Recursos hídricos do sub-ramal do Rufino na colônia Agrícola joão paulo – Puraquequara – Manaus – AM.

Abstract

The present work is to study the conceptions about the importance of preservation and conservation of water resources in springs. The work was carried in the agricultural community of Rufino sub-station in Cologne Agricultural João Paulo, located in the neighborhood of Puraquequara - Manaus. The objective was to diagnose from surveys of environmental problems the possible consequences of changes in the springs caused by various factors in the environment. The information and data collections occurred during the entire year of 2014. For the development of research used as methodological procedures the bibliographic survey available on the area of study. Among the techniques used for data collection is on-site visits and also the use of camera to record environmental impacts on springs. Were identified four sources, classified into two categories: spring in good state of preservation - those that had vegetation cover and absence of environmental impact factors and degraded spring - one where the vegetation was absent and where there is the presence of environmental degradation factors. For residents of Agricultural Colony community João Paulo the spring water serve for various activities, such as the supply of dams for fish farming as the tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum), matrixa (Brycon sp) and pirarucu (Arapaima gigas) serve also for irrigation of plantations in family farming. In spring degraded the results showed silting surrounding the spring and streams; the absence of vegetation and fauna; soil discharge and changes in water quality and quantity. It follows that the impacts caused by the activities surrounding the springs caused an ecological imbalance. To reduce such damage monitoring of springs is necessary, thus avoiding the various types of pollution in the dynamics of nature. So with the information obtained in this study, we suggest the development of new work on the study area, with the implementation of programs focused on reforestation and regeneration of water resources management. Key-Words: Natural Resources. Environmental impact. Springs.