Environmental quality assessment of cold water stream spring in urban perimeter of Codo City, Brazil

Lack of planning, accelerated and uncontrolled growth of Brazilian cities, has triggered a series of impacts in the aquatic ecosystems, including the degradation of springs. This study evaluated the macroscopic shape of the nascent state of cold water creek conservation in the urban area of Codo Cit...

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Published in:	Boletim do Observatório Ambiental Alberto Ribeiro Lamego Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 79 - 89
Main Authors:	Luciana dos Santos Oliveira, Oswaldo Palma Lopes Sobrinho, Rosinete dos Santos Xavier, Erika de Kássia Pereira Cantanhede, Francisca Inalda Oliveira Santos, Álvaro Itauna Schalcher Pereira
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Essentia Editora 01-12-2016
Subjects:	Impacto Ambiental. Naciente y Protección
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Summary:	Lack of planning, accelerated and uncontrolled growth of Brazilian cities, has triggered a series of impacts in the aquatic ecosystems, including the degradation of springs. This study evaluated the macroscopic shape of the nascent state of cold water creek conservation in the urban area of Codo City, Maranhao State, by applying the Headwaters Environmental Impact Index (IIAN) during the visit in the field. The spring is located in New Jerusalem neighborhood, with a poor degree of protection, with main macroscopic impact in degraded vegetation, easy access and the approach of urban facilities.
ISSN:	1981-6197 2177-4560
DOI:	10.19180/2177-4560.v10n22016p79-89