The beautiful Li River attracts (million) of domestic and foreign visitors each year. However, a report said the water had been seriously polluted and that some actions had been taken to deal with it.
Water quality in the Li River had suffered greatly from an increasing volume of tourists, many offrequently threw garbage into the river. Many tour boats contributedthe problem, too. The local population rose(rapid),as well asnumber of commercial and industrial enterprises. Water pollution levels increased, with more household and commercial waste(end) up in the river. To feed more people, more chemicals(use) to increase crop(product). These chemicals led to severe water quality issues, causing a decrease in the number of fish species.
Local officials were(concern) that the pollution was damaging the natural environment. Finally, a series of urgent steps were taken (restore) the river's original beauty. With these measures, it is believed that the beauty of the Li River will come back soon.