Abstract:Geothermal resoruces are very rich in Wendeng city with a long exploitation history. In order to protect the development of geothermal resources, Wendeng Bureau of Land and Resources has established the guiding ideology as "save and protect mineral resources effectively, strengthen development and management of geothermal resources, build the capital of hot springs in China, and build resource saving and environment friendly society ". On the basis of considering regional geological conditions, resource exploration level, water quality and present conditions of development and utilization, combining with industrial structure characteristics, geographical conditions, economic development level and the industrial structure adjustment direction, according to the overall thought of intensive and scale development, exploration order of geothermal resources is fully rectifed and standardized in Wendeng city. Through strengthening examination and approval of geothermal springs, establishing exploration and utilization of input mechanisms, strengthening exploration and protection of hot spring resources, enhancing investigation and punishment, the overall level of development and utilization of geothermal resource has been enhanced.