Avaliação espaço temporal do Programa Escola Água Cidadã - PEAC

Abstract

Urban growth puts pressure on water resources due to the waterproofing of the soil, incorrect disposal of sewage and solid waste, deforestation of riparian vegetation, etc. Within 40 years, the city of Uberlândia-MG has multiplied the number of inhabitants by more than 3 times, therefore, there is a concern to ensure the conservation and quality of water resources. One of the tools to achieve this goal is the awareness of the population through environmental education. The Programa Escola Água Cidadã - PEAC has been doing this work since 2002 in the city. This work aims to spatialize and depict how the Programa Escola Água Cidadã – PEAC in Uberlândia-MG. For this, a literature review was carried out with a knowledge of understanding the history of occupation of Uberlândia and the PEAC data were analyzed through graphics and maps. The results show that the continuity and maintenance of the PEAC is essential to ensure that the population understands its role in the preservation and conservation of water resources.