"Ah? This..."

Hongyang and the Director of the Environmental Protection Bureau looked at each other, both stunned.

Hongyang forced a smile and said, "Secretary Liu, charging for fishing? Are you trying to turn Shanan County into a 'black pit'? Wouldn't that make it the largest 'black pit' in the world? That would be a headache to manage. And also, how would you even collect the fees?"

Liu Zhizhong said, "Establish the Shanan Fisheries Service Company, just to handle the fee collection operations. For fish protection and environmental conservation, just focus on protection. The Fisheries Service Company can issue half-year, annual, and one-time freshwater fishing licenses at different fees, which will generate revenue, right?"

"Isn't that operation too complex? There are multiple routes into Shanan from all over the country. Besides, Shanan's water area is so vast that if you want to verify fishing licenses, relying only on drones for patrol isn't enough; you need manpower and resources for support!"

Liu Zhizhong laughed, "County Head Zhang, isn't this simple? How many rivers do we have, big and small, in Shanan?"

"Uh..." Hongyang was stumped. He came to Shanan for political achievements, not to study geography, so he really hadn't looked into it.

The Director of the Environmental Protection Bureau raised his hand and said, "Secretary Liu, I know! Shanan's main rivers and primary tributaries total six; secondary tributaries 27; tertiary tributaries and small waterways total 78. If you need it, the Environmental Protection Bureau has hydrological maps for you."

"Heh, I don't need that much now. With such rich hydrological conditions, fisheries resources are indeed abundant. I estimate that fishing enthusiasts from other places have already visited many river locations. However, this is just the beginning; there are still plenty of opportunities for us to seek benefits. As long as we protect it well and achieve sustainable development, the benefits will be considerable."

Hongyang nodded, "The basin area is too large; managing fees is indeed troublesome. Do you have any brilliant ideas?"

Liu Zhizhong said, "Zonal opening, rotating fishing, coordinated development! Twelve months a year, we divide into twelve zones, combining large and small rivers with supporting facilities. Each zone is open only once a year, once for a month, making it convenient for centralized fee management and letting fishery resources rest, thus achieving sustainable development. In this way, isn't the allocation of management personnel considerably reduced?"

The Director of the Environmental Protection Bureau suddenly realized and was the first to interject, "Secretary Liu is right, he is right! This recycling approach is truly sustainable and healthy for environmental protection."

Hongyang felt embarrassed. Damn, why does Liu Zhizhong always have a solution?

He had to admit it and nodded, "Secretary Liu, your plan is really feasible, significantly saving on labor costs, avoiding resource waste, and maximizing resource utilization. Any other suggestions?"

Liu Zhizhong said, "We manage fees, but we must also enhance service awareness and increase investment in service facilities. A certain proportion of the annual revenue should be allocated to prepare fishing spots and safety measures for fishing enthusiasts in each zone and provide simple mobile dining services. Since you've divided management into 12 months by zone, these services can also cross zones! This avoids them having to drive themselves, pitch tents, and cook, which leads to excess domestic waste and littering! Road construction must also keep pace. Regarding dining and accommodation, let's adopt a cross-zone service approach to make it as convenient as possible for fishermen! Why don't you think about this carefully?"