Diagnóstico dos impactos ambientais na bacia hidrográfica do córrego Água Branca, na área urbana de Goiânia-GO

Abstract

The Água Branca Stream is one of the tributaries of the right bank of the Meia Ponte River, the main source of supply in Goiânia, and is part of the hydrographic complex of the Paraná River Basin. Therefore, this article aims to identify, characterize and point out the environmental impacts on the vegetation cover of the Água Branca stream hydrographic basin, located in the eastern region of the city of Goiânia, Goiás. With the on-site visit it was possible to elaborate the mapping via satellite and description of all impacts addressed in 6 locations distributed along the urban source. Through the photographic records, all environmental impacts were verified on the situation of the absence of vegetation cover, and with the water pollution caused by the erosive processes found in the Água Branca stream. In view of environmental problems, the adoption of mitigating measures suggests the implementation of environmental education as a way of containing inappropriate occupation in places of destination for environmental preservation.