Análise da poluição hídrica do Rio São Francisco no município de Piranhas – AL: práticas de educação ambiental no ensino fundamental

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship of the residents of Piranhas-AL with the environment and especially with the São Francisco River, observing the interaction and dependence of the community on the river. The study is justified by the need to develop cultural habits of preservation of the environment, so that the natural resources that are of utmost importance to the community can be valued and protected. At first we built a theoretical framework based on bibliographic research, such as scientific articles, monographs, dissertations, theses and books that deal with discussions involving the concepts of environment, environment, environmental education, water resources and the São Francisco River. Then, data were collected regarding the pollution of the São Francisco River in the city of Piranhas, based on water analyzes carried out by the Alagoas Sanitation Company. In the third moment, an environmental education project was carried out at the Knowledge Module College of Basic Education, where the students together with the researcher developed strategies to minimize impacts on the environment and especially on the São Francisco River. It is concluded that the Piranhas-AL community has a deep relationship of economic and natural dependence, but needs a sustainable relationship with the environment, so that future generations can enjoy all the economic and natural wealth offered by Velho Chico.