Diagnosis and proposals for recovery and conservation of the Cataca stream springs, Alvarenga, MG

Abstract

Given the importance of the springs, the knowledge of the natural conditions and assessments
of the disturbing impacts to the springs environment becomes of paramount importance for
future programs of recovery and preservation of the springs. The objective of this work was to
diagnose the preservation conditions of the springs of the Cataca stream microbasin, in the
municipality of Alvarenga-MG, and to suggest recovery and preservation actions in the studied
areas. A total of 13 springs were evaluated, each one being divided into four quadrants,
evaluating the vegetation cover area and the presence of disturbance factors. Of the springs
evaluated, seven were diagnosed as degraded and six were disturbed, requiring isolation,
reforestation, adequate distribution of different soil uses and implementation of soil and water
conservation practices in the basin of contribution / recharge of the source.