20 YEARS OF LAW 9.433/97

PERCEPTIONS OF THE HYDROGRAPHIC BASIN COMMITTEES AND THE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ORGANS

Authors

  • Paulo Eduardo Aragon Marçal Ribeiro Universidade Federal Fluminense
  • Mônica de Aquino Galeano Massera da Hora Universidade Federal Fluminense

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the perception of the Hydrographic Basin Committees and the water resources management organs, two important members of the Water Resources Management System, as well as the implementation of the management tools established in the National Water Resources Policy, 20 years after its promulgation. It was verified that most of the water resource management bodies are focused on the operationalization of the granting of water resources and on drawing up the Water Resources Plans with the Hydrographic Basin Committees. Among the Committees, most are still investing in the elaboration and implementation of the Basin Plan, mostly financed in part by the state, and in operating the charge for water uses. It is needed a better understanding of regional aspects and regulating existing legislation. A set of actions should also be carried out in order to create funds and mechanisms for technical and financial support for the activities of the Committees, especially in regions where financial sustainability through charging for the use of water resources is not possible.

Author Biography

Mônica de Aquino Galeano Massera da Hora, Universidade Federal Fluminense

Possui graduação em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade Federal Fluminense e mestrado e doutorado em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro com ênfase na área de recursos hídricos. Atualmente é professora adjunta da Universidade Federal Fluminense. Tem experiência na área de Engenharia Civil, com ênfase em hidrologia, gestão de recursos hídricos, geração hidráulica-energética e sedimentologia fluvial.

Published

2019-04-30