Water Resources Ecological Education Center Introduction
The Feitsui Reservoir is the first large-scale double-curved, variable-thickness concrete arch dam designed and constructed by Taiwanese individuals. The dam stands 122.5 meters tall and its water storage capacity is second only to the Zengwen Reservoir. Construction began in 1979 and was completed in 1987. It mainly supplies tap water to the Taipei area and serves additional purposes for power generation. To protect the quality of the water source, the reservoir is not open for tourism and recreational activities; fishing and water activities are prohibited within the water area. The Water Resource Ecology Education Center in the Feitsui Reservoir was established in 2003, aiming to promote environmental education. Over the years, the facilities at the Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center have been continually optimized; in 2016, the exhibition hall's environmental education facilities were revamped, adding new display areas for the Feitsui Dam and hydrological basin models, as well as a green energy experience area. In 2020, the "Feitsui Reservoir Smart Guiding System" was established, creating a virtual reality (VR) experience of the reservoir area and a touch-interactive wall for the Xindian River basin, using immersive projection and touch-based instruction (videos, animations, explanatory texts) to help the public understand information about the entire Xindian River basin. Additionally, a creative photography area was set up at the Feitsui Reservoir, allowing visitors who seldom come to the reservoir to take memorable photos against the backdrop of its unique features. For software, three sets of environmental education courses have been designed focusing on the five main features of the Feitsui Reservoir: ecology, green energy, history, safety, and operation management, catering to different age groups. These programs aim to cultivate the public's appreciation for water and encourage them to implement water conservation principles in their daily lives, thereby enhancing the quality of water resource education and environmental education, with the goal of being an excellent place for environmental education. Prior to visiting, it is necessary to register and make reservations through the Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Water Resource Education Activity Registration System (click here to proceed).
