“Habitantes do Arroio”: Environmental Memory of the Urban Waters

Authors

  • Rafael Victorino Devos Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
  • Ana Paula Marcante Soares Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Ana Luiza Carvalho da Rocha Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v22i0.17596

Keywords:

urban waters, risk, environmental memory

Abstract

This work discusses the theoretical and methodological advances of the project “Habitantes do Arroio”.This research investigates conflict and interdependence situations between different social groups,institutions and technicians using the waters of Arroio Dilúvio in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The researchuses documentary films about the environmental conditions of the basin, the socio-cultural diversity,ethos and world vision of its inhabitants. From the sources in the slope of the hills, passing by IpirangaAvenue until the Guaíba Lake, we found many of the contradictions and contemporary challenges aboutthe usage of and care for the water in the city. The memory of the transformation of the landscape of Arroio Dilúvio shows the relations among the socio-environmental realities of high-class neighborhoods,slums and working class neighborhoods. The research shows the urban environment by evoking imagesof conflict and contrast.

Author Biographies

Rafael Victorino Devos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Professor do Departamento de Antropologia e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Antropologia Social - UFSC

Pesquisador Associado ao BIEV - PPGAS - UFRGS

Doutor em Antropologia Social pelo PPGAS - UFRGS


Ana Paula Marcante Soares, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Mestre em Direito Ambiental - UFSC

Doutoranda em Antropologia Social - PPGAS - UFRGS

Ana Luiza Carvalho da Rocha, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Doutora em Antropologia Social

Coordenadora do BIEV - PPGAS - UFRGS

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Published

2010-12-23

How to Cite

Devos, R. V., Soares, A. P. M., & Rocha, A. L. C. da. (2010). “Habitantes do Arroio”: Environmental Memory of the Urban Waters. Desenvolvimento E Meio Ambiente, 22. https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v22i0.17596

Issue

Vol. 22 (2010): Socio-Environmental Conflicts, Conservation and Management of Natural Resources: The Local and the Global

Section

Conflitos Socioambientais, Conservação e Gestão de Recursos Naturais: O Local e o Global

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