Abstract:Located in the lower reaches of the Yellow River and on the shore of the Bohai Sea, Binzhou boasts abundant and distinctive water culture. Taking Binzhou's water culture as the research object, this paper sorts out the historical origins and existing resources of Binzhou water culture through literature research and field investigation. It summarizes the achievements and main directions of current research on Binzhou water culture, and focuses on analyzing prominent problems including insufficient depth and breadth of research, inadequate resource integration, shortage of talents and funds, and weak communication. Targeted countermeasures are put forward such as deepening research content, strengthening resource development, expanding the research team and innovating communication modes, so as to provide theoretical support for the protection, inheritance and development of water culture in Binzhou.