The Yellow River's water resources are crucial for the environment's sustainability. The lower Yellow River is drying up, causing floods, desertification, and pollution. Excessive water consumption and poor water management are the main reasons for this. The river's flow into the sea has decreased significantly, leading to sediment deposition in the river channel. To maintain a healthy environment, the lower Yellow River needs to export a specific amount of sediment and water annually, which it currently falls short of. Proper regulation of water resources is essential to prevent further environmental degradation in the Yellow River Basin.