Participação do público no processo decisório: açude Castanhão, um estudo de caso

Abstract

In stable democracies, the public is usually involved in the planning process of water resources projects. In Brazil, this practice is embryonic and still involves a cultural change. At Ceará state, it was formulated recently a water resources policy at the same time of the water resources state plan. Simultaneously, the state lived the discussion about the construction of the Castanhão reservoir. The article presents a theoretical referential for public involvement in the planning process, as well as some important points ofthe debate.