Abstract
The Sinos River Basin is often mentioned as a highly degraded watershed. A series of impacts on water quality, soil and air has been reported in this environment on a recurring basis over the years. This situation of environmental degradation has its origins in a process of huge economic development uncoupled from environmental conservation concerns. The intense consequent urbanization observed for the municipalities within the watershed was not preceded by urban planning proper zoning. The time has arrived for initiatives in scientific research in the Sinos River basin that are applicable to a more efficient and integrated management and recovery of the basin. In this article, a set of targets for research is suggested which the authors consider as the main priorities for the next few years, aiming for better knowledge and better management of the watershed. Some are still in course, while others have to be initiated as soon as possible.
Highlights
A bacia hidrográfica do Rio dos Sinos é frequentemente citada como altamente degradada
As demonstrated in the articles included in this special issue of the Brazilian Journal of Biology, there is a considerable amount of excellent research conducted on many aspects of water quality, diversity of flora and fauna, and recovery of riparian river flora in the geographical context of the Sinos River basin
There is still room for a series of research efforts which may contribute to efficient management, in tune with the sustainable development of cities in the Sinos River valley
Summary
As demonstrated in the articles included in this special issue of the Brazilian Journal of Biology, there is a considerable amount of excellent research conducted on many aspects of water quality, diversity of flora and fauna, and recovery of riparian river flora in the geographical context of the Sinos River basin. The constant, long-term, comprehensive and well conducted monitoring of biotic and non-biotic material collected in the points defined above, with careful laboratory analysis of classical parameters of environmental quality, coupled with advanced indicators (organic priority pollutants, endocrine disruptors, enteric viruses and emerging bacteria, trace compounds, cytotoxic and genotoxic chemicals and biologicals), can be detected and measured with more sensitive and updated methodologies. This can effectively generate an appropriate environmental risk analysis in the context of the watershed and allow the calculation of economic and social costs for remedial actions and future preventive measures to be conducted in the basin
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