The goal of the research is to protect the water resources of Chishui River Basin to safeguard the fish, habitats, and water sources for Maotai liquor. The researchers analyzed the current issues and status of water resource protection in the basin. They identified principles and goals for protection and proposed measures like managing water resources better, balancing development and protection, controlling pollution, and restoring water ecology. They also suggested studying ecological compensation mechanisms and starting pilot projects to protect the water resources in the basin.