Proposta de ações para atingir as metas do plano de manejo da área de proteção ambiental do Ribeirão Arara

Abstract

Urban sprawl impacts water quality and quantity due to soil sealing and increased surface runoff. The creation of Environmental Protection Areas (APAs) can contribute to the conservation of springs, protecting water resources and promoting sustainable development. APAs delimit territories and establish guidelines for soil and water use. Management plans in these areas define exploration zones, permitted uses, conservation strategies and community involvement. University Extension Projects may assist in the implementation of those plans, offering technical and scientific support. The conservation of springs, through management plans and extension projects, guarantees water quality, preservation of ecosystems and sustainable development. In this context, the main objective of this paper is to analyze the effectiveness of the Management Plan for the Ribeirão Arara APA, in Paranavaí, Paraná, its execution under the supervision of its Management Council and technical support provided by extension projects, identifying planned and implemented actions. Sustainable Development Goals - SDG 6, Drinking water and sanitation, and SDG 11, Sustainable cities and communities are involved in the work. The methodology used involved comparing the proposed actions in the Management Plan with the actions carried out. The results indicate that road conservation, terracing, and riparian forest actions were implemented, achieving excellent results. The remaining planned actions require new sources of funding, training for the Management Council, and expansion of University Extension activities.