Cities back to the river: the neglect of urban PPAs in the Cuiabá River Valley Metropolitan Region - RMVRC/MT

This research studied the process of irregular urban occupations that occurred along Cuiabá River Permanent Preservation Areas (PPAs), as a key to understand its importance for sustainability. Its objective was study dynamics and socio-environmental impacts resulting from banks river cuts through two largest cities in Metropolitan Region Valley - RMVRC/MT, state capital Cuiabá, Várzea Grande. Considering this is responsible water supply both cities, Pantanal Mato-Grossense affluent, which have fundamental relevance local regional ecosystem, it became important identify contradictory relationships between issues application surveillance legislation, by mapping APPs, order verify degradation River. The methodology based on bibliographic, documental empirical research. results showed continuity new research, may also subsidize decision-making processes, formulation environmental public policies aimed at protection vulnerable areas, relevant improving quality life environment.