Review and prospect about water resources operation research

The concept of water resources operation is expatiated and classified and the theories and methods with regard to water resources operation are also summarized. Research progress of water resources operation exists to analyse the problems and to take a look to the future of research directions in the field of water resources operation. In conclusion, the research on water resources operation needs a combination with the actual state of projects, climate change and increasing human activities, actually considering water resources demands and employing uniform control of water quantity and quality, which could ensure the sustainable utilization of water resources in China.