Abstract:The authors explain the basic concept and calculation model of environmental carrying capacity theoretically,and apply the theory to analyzing the environmental carrying capacity in Danjiangkou Reservoir area.By building the index system,the status of Danjiangkou Reservoir area environmental carrying capacity from 2001 to 2005 is investigated,and the result shows the environment of Danjiangkou Reservoir area is in the carrying stage,and the environmental carrying capacity has a gradual increasing trend.At last,some strategies for improving the environmental carrying capacity are put forward,and they can be used as scientific basis for continuous and harmonious development in Danjiangkou reservoir area.