在综述西北地区水资源状况和特征的基础上，分析现在西北地区水资源开发利用存在的问题，探讨西北地区水资源科学利用和管理的基本原则，以及西北水资源科学利用和管理的立法建议。

On the basis of the condition and characteristics of water resources in Northwest China, the paper analyzes the existing problems in water resource development and utilization. Meanwhile, some fundamental principles of scientific utilization and management of water resources in Northwest China are also discussed in this paper. Ultimately, the author ends this thesis by proposing some legislative proposals on scientific utilization and management of water resources in Northwest China.

陈敏（1977—），女，陕西西安市人，西安理工大学人文学院法律系教师，中国人民大学法学院博士研究生，主要从事经济法的研究工作