Socio-environmental responsibility in the conservation of the springs of the Bananal river: a bibliographic analysis applied to the municipality of Colméia

Abstract

The increasing intensification of environmental impacts in recent decades has highlighted the need to strengthen socio-environmental responsibility practices aimed at preserving natural resources, especially water resources. In this context, springs play a fundamental role in maintaining ecosystem balance and ensuring water supply for the population. This study aims to analyze, through bibliographic research, socio-environmental responsibility practices related to the conservation of the springs of the Bananal River, focusing on the municipality of Colméia, in the state of Tocantins, Brazil. Methodologically, the research is characterized as qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive, based on a bibliographic survey carried out in books, scientific articles, environmental legislation, and institutional documents available in academic databases such as SciELO and Google Scholar. The analysis of the selected materials made it possible to identify conservation practices adopted in different contexts, as well as to discuss the importance of public environmental management, existing legislation, and social participation in protecting water resources. The results indicate that the conservation of springs depends on the articulation between public policies, environmental education, monitoring, and community participation. It is concluded that the adoption of socio-environmental responsibility strategies at the municipal level can significantly contribute to water sustainability and environmental preservation of the Bananal River, strengthening environmental management and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources in the municipality of Colméia.