Aspectos gerais da degradação das águas do “Açude Grande” de Cajazeiras - PB.

Abstract

This study addresses the issue related to current environmental issues, which have been highlighted with great emphasis by the media. Thus it can be said that the following research has a theme very relevant in today's society we live in. In recent decades the problems related to environmental degradation grew rapidly and in such a striking way that nature alone is not able to regenerate. Among these ravenous villains of natural resources, we highlight the process of urbanization, which are transforming, changing and degrading natural areas, due to the economic development of capitalist society that does not care about the management of primary goods. This paper seeks to understand the historical context and the technical aspects of the Great Dam located in Cajazeiras- PB, and analyze how occurred the waters of degradations of this action over time, with the responsible unbridled urbanization process associated with lack management urban space.