PRODHAM actions in Cangati River HMB started in 2001 and were completed in 2009. They included the introduction of hydroenvironmental preservation, water and soil management, environmental monitoring and control techniques, all supported by the participation of local population. At the same time, the project encouraged the strengthening of local farmer organizations, and sensitivity, mobilization and preparation of local social actors to act in a sustainability scenario. Institutional development, awareness and environmental education of Iguaçu community allowed an environmental recovery and preservation process to start in Cangati River microbasin. That effort joined together the environmental preservation, economic development and improvement of local population‟s life quality. With that experience, representatives of community associations and several institutions involved in Project actions, through the microbasin Management Board, identify, establish, implement and monitor the actions and related results. After seven years of field work, hen 53 events were held to strengthen the human and social capital, a new position of local population in relation to care with natural resources and full citizenship exercise was observed. Their leading role is also highlighted in perennialization of hydroenvironmental practices implemented under the Project, as communities are mobilized not only to maintain the existing works, but also to transfer their experience to other semiarid regions in Ceará. It is noted that, after the departure of PRODHAM technicians, communities have continued to care with the environment, especially by preventing ground clearance by fire and felling of ciliary forest trees, treating waste and promoting sustainable economic activities. Leading role was responsible for solidification of PRODHAM techniques in heart and mind of population living in all four HMBs assisted by PRODHAM

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