Abstract:In view of the lack of theoretical and technical framework in the process of formulating the integrated watershed management plan in China, the basic theories of making the comprehensive management plan of the river basin are put forward based on the macro, medium and micro-scale exploration, which are the macro sustainable development theory, the middle natural-social dualistic water cycle theory and the micro bucket theory, respectively. The basic principles of the comprehensive management plan of the river basin, such as the overall planning of the river basin, unit control and system balance, are established. Based on the water problems faced by the river basin, the technical framework for formulating the integrated river basin management scheme is constructed, which is composed of mechanism analysis, quantitative simulation, planning integration and programe determination. The future development trend of the main levels of the integrated management scheme of the watershed is prospected.