Mainly responsible for researches on policies and institutions for implementation of the River and Lake Chief System, as well as on theories, technologies and policies of river and lake management and protection; undertaking relevant works around River and Lake Chief System by supporting the River Chief Office of MWR; conducting technical services and consultation on rolling out the River and Lake Chief System; organizing and carrying out research on river and lake health assessment, programs for the demonstration rivers and lakes, and on tailor-made policies and documentations on specific rivers/lakes, etc.