Water is the source of life, and it’s essential for human’s survival, daily life and production Water resource is irreplaceable in natural ecosystems and socio-economic system Countries all over the world take a variety of measures to protect domestic water resource At present, China has made great achievements in the protection of water resources, but there are still some problems that can not be ignored This paper analyzes the status quo of China’s water resources protection, reveals the current problems, and puts forward some legal measures