ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE LOWER CAMAQUÃ RIVER WATERSHED (BRAZIL) — A STUDY OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Daniela Coswig Kalikoski (), Milton L. Asmus and Les Lavkulich
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Daniela Coswig Kalikoski: Institute for Resources and Environment, University of British Columbia, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada;
Milton L. Asmus: Departamento de Oceanografia, Fundação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), Av Italia, Km 8, Cep: 96201-900. Cx Postal 474, Rio Grande, RS, Brasil
Les Lavkulich: Institute for Resources and Environment, University of British Columbia, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada

Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM), 2001, vol. 03, issue 02, 273-297

Abstract: The Lower Camaquã River Watershed is settled within two major geologic systems: the Pre-Cambrian basement and the Southern Brazilian Coastal Plain. Geological, environmental and socio-economic characteristics of this section of the watershed provide a heterogeneous landscape mosaic of interconnected natural and anthropic elements. In this work, the Sapato Creek watershed is used as a case study for an environmental analysis of the Lower Camaquã system. Landscape elements were identified, described and modelled as a way to understand their structure and dynamics. Satellite images (1:100,000) and field checking were utilised in the characterisation of the landscape elements and identification of land use categories. The results supported the characterisation of the structural and functional organisation of the watershed, potential impacts and the suitability of land use for the system. A conceptual methodological strategy is presented as an effective tool for transferring the recommendations produced in this work to decision-makers directly involved with environmental management in the region. The strategy relies on the interaction between scientists, decision-makers and watershed stakeholders to foster the identification of possible educational actions that could lead to a rational use of land and natural resources in the watershed.

Keywords: coastal zone management; systems ecology; environmental education; watershed management; agroecosystems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001
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