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Aguas do Lago 2003: Directions for ParticipatoryMultiple-User Reservoir Management in Três Marias

Três Marias, MG, Brazil, September 11th – 12th, 2003

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Program.........................................................................................................................................3

Report of Seminar Results - prepared by Barbara Johnsen (Secretaria de Meio Ambiente)........4

News Coverage...........................................................................................................................12

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Prepared by: Barbara Johnsen, Secretaria de Meio Ambiente

Results of the 1st Seminar Waters of the Lake - Três Marias, MG11-12 September, 2003

Group 1: Electrical Generation and Water Level

Diagnostic Proposals for strategy/operation/activity Agency involved Due date ResponsiblePermanent protection area,Resolution 302 of CONAMA

Legal analysis by the Public Ministry together withrepresentatives of the Municipalities envolved to enable ourtourism projects

City Hall, COMLAGO,TURLAGO

Oct-12 Vicente,TURLAGO

Send the revision of Article 3 of Resolution 302 to FederalElected Representatives (Deptudados) with the objective ofaddressing the demand for sustainable tourism on the lakeshoresSend the revision of Article 3 of Resolution 302 to the Ministryof Tourism with the objective of addressing the demand forsustainable tourism on the lake shores

Data on hydrometeorolgicallevels by inernet

Send request to CEMIG to provide understandable rainfall andlake level data free of charge

COMLAGO Oct-12 Vicente,TURLAGO

Relationships Maintain close, continuous relationship amongst users of thelake

CEMIG, CODEVASF,COMLAGO, TURLAGO

1st year;nextseminar

Jose Cesar,CEMIG

Provide information on the extension of the electrical grid inthe COMLAGO region


Immediate Jose Cesar,CEMIG

Promote informative meetings on the politics of electricalgeneration from the Três Marias reservoir


Immediate Jose Cesar,CEMIG

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Group 2: Environment and Mining

Diagnostic Proposals for strategy/operation/activity Agency involved Due date Responsible

A lot of misinformation and littleawareness of the environment

Conduct Waters of the Lake seminars annually and a semi-annual itinerant forum to assist implementation of seminarresults along

Environment andEducation Secretaries;Companies

Mid andLong

Barbara(SEMEIA)

Train teachers in environmental questionsPromote municipal conferences on the environment andAgenda 21, including youth and school audiences

Disorganized occupation ofareas of risk and road curbs andpavement that preventabsorption of rainwater

Speed up the approval and installation of the City Plans of themunicipalities on the lake based on Agenda 21 concepts

COMLAGO, UFMG,ULTRAMIG, IEF,IBAMA, CEMIG

Short Silvia -COMLAGO

Initiate a plan for occupying the Permanent Protection Area(Pilot project in Três Marias)

Society is not well enoughorganized to guarantee thattheir interests in the lake and itsenvironments are met

Speed up the approval and installation of the SF4 basincommittee in a participatory manner

All 15 municipalitiesand the society of theSF4 region

Short(February2004)

Luciano, Mayorof Morada Nova

Publicize the functions of the committeePromote participatory planning of the committee

Access to the margins of thelake and the Sao FranciscoRiver is limited because ofprivate property

Initiate necessary actions to create public areas on themargins of the lake and Sao Francisco River

Legislative and LegalExecutive bodies;Municipalities

Long: 1year

Aristeu, IBAMA

Serious problems with siltation,toxic mud, industrial pollutionbelow the dam

Promote studies to understand the source and nature of themud. Elaborate an action plan to solve the problem

CEMIG, COPASA,CMM, CBHSF

Mid Waldemiro(CEMIG)

Do chemical, physical, and biological analises of undergroundwater around and below the CMM dams, as well as of the riversedimentsReposition the monitoring stations for the CMM wastewater

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Serious erosion problems inrural areas and around the lake

Demand projects and action plans from IEF and EMATER torecuperate, maintain, and construct roads in accordance withenvironmental regulations

EMATER, IEF,EMBRAPA, IBAMA,CEMIG

Long Nilta Jordao,civil society

Demand programs and projects based on acroecology thatpublicize and train in conservation and soil management aswell as promote social inclusivity

Plan and plant grass and flood-resistant flora to protect thefloodable areas on the margin of the lake

The invasion and introduction ofexotic flora and fauna placenative biodiversity of the SaoFrancisco basin at serious risk

Elaborate biosecurity protocols for growers of exotic fish, otherfauna, and flora

CBHSF; Projeto Peixese Pessoas,CODEVASF, FASFRAN

mid Dr. Yogi,Canada

Demand the removal of eucalyptus from veredas to recuperatethem and return their water

Silviculturists in the SF4region

Long Dr. Sato,CODEVASF

Incentivate the recuperation of marginal lagoons in the areasof Iguatama, Bom Despacho, Divinopolis, Itatima, Lagoa daPrata, and below the Três Marias dam through directed andsevere actions

Aquaculturists,Federation ofArrtesanal Fishermen,Public Ministry


Research native species for aquaculture potential CODEVASF station,Três MariasCoopertres, FisheriesMinistry


The statistical projections ofwater retention in the reservoirby the regulative organs andONS should incorporate theneeds for multiple uses

Guarantee the participation of the muncipalities of thereservoir in decisions of multiple use together with the watermanagers

Padre Ge,mayor of TrêsMarias

Promote research that guarantees real data with regard to theavailability of water in the reservoir and its tributaries in theSF4 region

CBHSF, Regualtoryorgans of the reservoir

Short,medium,and long

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Springs and veredas areseriously devastated and in theprocess of serious drying up

Establish intermediate and final measures for the recuperationof water bodies through the management plan for the basins

IEF-EMATER;EMBRAPA, IBAMA,CODEMAs

Short Barbara

Priorize urgently the recuperation of veredas and water bodiesin areas of eucalyptus (pasture and feed areas)

Municipal secretariats,Public Ministry

Short Barbara

Promote informative meeting on the current condition ofveredas and the environmental caused by activities in theirsurroundings

Rural Syndicate;CBHSF

Short Barbara

Extinction of flora, fauna, andnative fruit species of thecerrado

Establish nurseries of native flora, including fruiting plants withan eye to collection and value-added products

IEF, SEMAD, CEMIG middle Heloise(CEMIGneighbourhood)

Stimulate the planting of native flora, promote appreciation andexpansion of vestiges of cerrado, create legal reserves

IEF, SEMAD, CEMIG,CODEMAS

middle Waldemiro(CEMIG)

Exploration for and extraction ofminerals degrades theenvironment

Include geological zoning for mineral and subterranean waterexploration and extraction in the City Plans of municipalities ofthe reservoir

ANA, DNPM, UFMG,UTRAMIG, COMLAGO,SEMEIA, CODEMAs

middle Edimarcio(CMM)

Create public awareness of the importance of this zoning forthis and future generationsCreate mechanisms for policing and participatory monitoring(through the CODEMAs) of mining activities in themuncipalities

Transposition of the SaoFrancisco is not beingdiscussed with the affectedcommunities

Enable state public audiences with the municipalities of theSao Francisco to present and discuss the new version of thetransposition proposal

Public Ministry, ALMG,Society, CBHSF,CNRH/CERH

middle Barbara

Hydrological information of thereservoir is inaccessible to themajority of the population

Develop a website with hydrological data consolidated byANA/SRH/ONS/ANEEL/ CEMIG, Ministry of Mines andEnergy, and promote their updating; create methods to publishthe data in a format understandable to the public

ANA, SRH, ONS,ANEEL, CEMIG, MME

short Silvia,COMLAGO

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Privatization of water andaquatic resources

Implement legal instruments against privatization of theservices of distribution of water, sewers, and electrical energy;create public awareness of the urgency and need of thesemeasures

ALMG, SENADO,Legislature, Mayors,Public Ministry, CEMIG,COPASA, etc.

Medium Padre Geraldo -mayor TrêsMarias,President ofCOMLAGO

Destruction of life by wildfires Form municipal fire departments; enable funds for IBAMA toprevent fires; develop environmental education for control offires and promote it; guarantee the participation of farmers,environmental organization, and schools

Silviculturists, IBAMA,IEF, EMATER, RuralSyndicate, Schools

Medium Carlos (IEF),Roberto(EMATER),Sgt. Eduardo

Environmental impact ofeucalyptus plantations

Research alternatives to eucalyptus from native cerrado treesfor charcoal production; promote the pilot recuperation ofveredas with the goal of developing a more extensiveprogram; carry out a geo-referenced survey of veredas in theUGPSF4 area

Silviculturists, farmers,SEMAGRI, EMATER,IEF

Mediumand long

Wilker,AgricultureSecretary ofTrês Marias

Group 3: Tourism and Fisheries

Diagnostic Proposals for strategy/operation/activity Agency involved Due date ResponsibleNecessity to increase thequantity of fish

Study and implement means for returning the marginallagoons to their former function as nurseries for fish; set up acentre of reference for fisheries of the Sao Francisco -strengthening and uniting CAP and the CODEVASF station;that the municipality support the project Peixes Pessoas eAgua with an administrative centre in CAP

CEMIG, CODEVASF,Fisheries FederationMG, AgricultureMinistry, Public Ministry,FASFRAN

Long Jose Cesar(CEMIG),BarbaraJohnsenSEMEIA

Little use of the lake for tourism Pave the principal accesses to the lake, widen and improveexisting road accesses, following environmental regulations;pave the access BR 040 to Morada Nova de Minas

DER, CityHalls, StateSecretaries, Councillors

Immediate COMLAGO,Mayors,Councillors

Facilitate professional and sports fisheries and aquatic sports Secretaries of Tourismand Fisheries,Federation ofFishermen, TURLAGO

Immediate SEDETUR,TURLAGO

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Diagnostic Proposals for strategy/operation/activity Agency involved Due date ResponsibleTechnical training for nuclear reception of tourists SEDETUR, COMTUR,

ADETRES6 meses SEDETUR,

TURLAGOInstall adequate infrastucture on public beaches City Halls and

CouncillorsMediumand long

SEDETUR,TURLAGO

Interaction of the public authority and private initiative(productive chain)

TURLAGO, Commercialassociation, City Halls,ADETRES

Immediate TURLAGO

Develop and implement a marketing plan for tourism on thelake

SEDETUR, TURLAGO,ADETERES,COMLAGO

Mediumand long

Antonio CarlosOrnelas

Implement projects for tourism signage and transport SEDETUR, TURLAGO,ADETERES,COMLAGO

Mediumand long


Implement projects of beautification of the cities around thelake


Mediumand long


Explore the literary, historic, and cultural potential fordeveloping tourism


Mediumand long


Lack of reaching maximum levelof the reservoir during rainyseasons

Optimize the management of outflows from the reservoir CEMIG, ONS,COMLAGO

Immediate Padre Ge,Mayor of TrêsMarias

Group 4: Irrigation, navigation, water treatment, and others

Diagnostic Proposals for strategy/operation/activity Agency involved Due date ResponsibleThe municipalities around andabove the lake pollute its water

Establish sewage treatment for municipalities contributingabove the dam and to production of water to the SF4 planningunit.

Public Ministry, CityHalls, Councillors

Long Ivonete -COMLAGO

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Diagnostic Proposals for strategy/operation/activity Agency involved Due date ResponsibleRequirement for City Plan andwater treatment projects of thelake

Facilitate projects and financing of the UFMG/Comlagoagreement for preparing the City Plans and proposals forsewage treatment

UFMG, Ultramig,COMLAGO,Environment Ministry

Mediumand long

Silvia -COMLAGO

Sewage treatment insufficient orabsent

Mobilise and sensitize all the organizations, institutions, andcompanies involved in an integrated, political, and economicalfashion to find economic resources, appropriate technology forsewate treatment plans, sanitary landfills, and water supplynetworks for the municipalities of the lake,

COMLAGO, COPASA,City Halls

Dec-04 Mayor PadreGe, Silvia,Claudio(Copasa,Curvelo)

Low water levels prejudicial toirrigation

Promote seminars and search for alternatives to irrigatedagriculture

EMAter, IEF, ANA,Secretariat Agriculture,COMLAGO, FarmersSyndicate

Jul-04 Pedro Norberto(Morada Novade Minas),Luciano Souza,Wilker

Lack of legal instruments withthe state and country toimplement proposals andactions in the basin

Legalization and recognition of the Comite UGPSF4 of thearea around the reservoir of Três Marias

Municipalities of thebasin, water users, andcivil society

Dec-03 Silvia -COMLAGO

Reform of the ferries in thereservoir

Send request, with justification, to the organization andinstituition responsible for maintenance of the ferries andrelated services

CODEVASF, City Hall Feb-04 COMTUR,TURLAGO,COMLAGO

City dwellers pollute streets,vacant lots, and creeks

Promote Environmental Education on pollution, includingsound and visual pollution; show rural populations how to dealwith garbage within specific strategies

SEMAD, MMA Dulcineia -SEMEIA

Provide incentive for selectivegarbage collection andstrengthen the garbagecollectors

Investigate and define means to ensure that the recycling lawfor PET manufacturers is enforced

COMLAGO Medium Silvia -COMLAGO

Stimulate selective collection through a program prepared byexperts; support infrastructure for storage of selectivecollection by organization of garbage collectors; stimulate theinter-municipal integration of garbage collectors of the Lake toextend the experiences and training.

Association of garbagecollectors, UNICEFproject, MunicipalSecretaries

Medium/long

Dulcineia -SEMEIA

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News Coverage

In: O Sertanejo, No. 383, September 2003

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In: O Sertanejo, No. 383, September 2003

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