Impactos ambientais e socioeconômicos decorrentes das obras da transposição do Rio São Francisco em Cachoeira dos Índios - PB.

Abstract

The Northeast region is known for its rich natural, cultural, and historical diversity. However, despite its potential, water scarcity is a factor that hinders the region's development and consequently affects the lives of its population. In this context, certain measures have been taken to alleviate the consequences of dry years, including the transposition of São Francisco River waters to drought-stricken areas. Nevertheless, this possible solution brings with it various uncertainties. Thus, this monograph discusses the environmental and socioeconomic impacts caused by the implementation of the Transposition works in Cachoeira dos Índios, PB, highlighting the communities of Lages and Redondo as the most affected. It aims to analyze, describe, and propose mitigation measures for the main impacts identified. For data collection in this study, the following methodological procedures were used: bibliographic, descriptive, and field research. During visits to the areas, several impacts were observed, such as the removal of native vegetation, disruption of socio- community relations, risk of accidents involving the population, loss of arable land, increased dust emissions, and the introduction of tensions and risks. After analysis, the need was identified to develop actions and programs that mitigate or partially repair the damage caused to the population of Cachoeira dos Índios, and specifically to the communities of Lages and Redondo, as well as to continue studies on this topic, given the impacts that will still arise as the works are completed.