Ações antrópicas sobre o Rio do Campo: possibilidades para o desenvolvimento da responsabilidade ambiental

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the water quality of the Rio do Campo, located in Campo Mourão/PR, which supplies approximately 67% of the population with treated water. Water samples were collected from eight distinct points along the river, followed by physical-chemical and microbiological analyses and seed germination bioassays. The research is grounded in the need to strengthen environmental responsibility among Basic Education students and contribute to public policies focused on preserving water resources. The data indicated that the river's spring presents good water quality, with no significant signs of contamination. However, as the river flows through urban areas - especially during rainy days - there is a noticeable degradation in water quality, with solid waste and organic matter. Two artificial lakes formed by damming the river were also analyzed, one is located in the Joaquim Teodoro de Oliveira Municipal Natural Park (commonly known as Parque do Lago), one of the city's most frequented public spaces. As a final product, a didactic sequence was developed emphasizing Environmental Education, integrating ecological, social, and economic aspects, aiming to foster critical and engaged learning that promotes environmental responsibility among Basic Education students regarding water resources.