ANÁLISE DO PROJETO DE RESORT NA APA DE MARICÁ:

IMPACTOS AMBIENTAIS PRESENTES NO RIMA

Abstract

During the elective course Society and Environment, taught by Professor Douglas Pimentel at the Faculdade de Formação de Professores da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, we conducted research on the Maricá Environmental Protection Area (APAMAR). This Sustainable Use Conservation Unit is home to two traditional populations, the fishing community of Zacarias and the Guarani indigenous community, Aldeia Mata Verde Bonita. APAMAR is the stage for a territorial dispute involving groups both in favor of and against the construction of the Tourist-Residential Complex Fazenda São Bento da Lagoa. The objective was to analyze the Environmental Impact Report (RIMA) prepared by the MARAEY Institute, investigating the environmental impacts. For this purpose, content analysis was employed. The results highlight positive impacts related to preservation, conservation, and recreation, while negative impacts are presented in a generic manner. Furthermore, it appears to neglect the indigenous community, raising questions about possible land displacement. The information regarding the project's environmental impacts is unclear and may lead to misconceptions. The project portrays the APA as degraded, emphasizing its actions as a solution for environmental recovery.