Diagnóstico dos impactos socioambientais do riacho do Inhamum em um trecho urbano de Caxias / Maranhão: a piscina do Ponte

Abstract

The management of water resources is a crucial challenge on the global stage, given its vital role in the sustainable development and conservation of aquatic ecosystems. This work addresses the socio-environmental impacts of urban activities in the stretch of Riacho do Inhamum, specifically in the area known as Piscina do Ponte, in Caxias/MA. The research seeks to answer the central question: what are the main socio-environmental impacts resulting from urban activities in this stretch of the stream, and how do they affect the local ecosystem and the lives of adjacent communities? Having as general objective: To carry out a diagnosis of the socio-environmental impacts caused by urban activities in the section of Piscina do Ponte, belonging to the Riacho do Inhamum, in Caxias/MA, evaluating their consequences for the local ecosystem and the quality of life of adjacent populations. And specific objectives: Identify and describe the sources of pollution and environmental degradation in the Inhamum stream in the urban section called Piscina do Ponte; Analyze residents’ perception of environmental impacts in the study area; Propose environmental recovery action strategies to minimize the identified negative impacts. The methodology adopted is qualitative in nature, with descriptive and explanatory approaches. Steps such as bibliographic survey, field research, and cartographic production were carried out, using QGIS software to map the study area. The choice of the topic is justified by the growing relevance of water resources management, especially in the face of environmental and social pressures. The disorderly urbanization in the city of Caxias/MA has negatively impacted the Riacho do Inhamum, highlighting the need for studies like this to diagnose problems and propose solutions.