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River classification facilitates efficient management of rivers. Due to the complexity and variety of river morphology in China, classification of Chinese rivers has never developed maturely. The current river classification system used in China becomes even less qualified for new management requirements aiming to environmental protection and restoration as a response to the worsening environmental conditions represented by the deterioration of river functions and the scarcity of water resources, which have been greatly exacerbated by the impressive growth of Chinese economy. Moreover, some well-known classification methods discussed internationally cannot adapt to Chinese specific conditions appropriately, although they have been developed beyond the Chinese ones. This thus highlights the necessity to establish an updated classification system that is adequate for the emerging river management requirements of China. In these circumstances, this paper summarizes the currently representative river classification methods and proposes a pathway to improve river classification methodology for China.

River Classification in Line with China’s New Requirements of Water Resources Management