Diagnóstico da eficácia das técnicas de recuperação de áreas degradadas utilizadas na bacia do rio Castro

Abstract

The state of Minas Gerais stands out nationally for its mining and metallurgical industrial activities. These activities result in anthropogenic interventions in the environment, disrupting its balance and causing various consequences. The objective of this study was to identify environmental impacts and analyze preventive measures against erosion processes and degradation by proposing appropriate bioengineering techniques for eroded areas affected by anthropogenic intervention. The study focused on water supply channels in the municipality of Barão de Cocais, Minas Gerais, which is involved in agriculture, livestock, and forestry activities. For the study’s characterization, data from environmental reports by the company CLAM Meio Ambiente were used. Technical visits conducted in February 2022 analyzed environmental vulnerabilities and assessed the conditions of the areas in terms of soil and water quality, with corresponding recovery techniques proposed. Water quality parameters were also sampled and analyzed on site, in accordance with the standards defined in CONAMA Resolution No. 357/2005.