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Children from the Morar Carioca do Aço program participate in a visit to the Tinguá Biological Reserve
Published on 13/03/2025 - 17:08 | Updated
The initiative is part of the "I Want to See Clean Steel" campaign. Photo: Disclosure/SMCG Forty children and teenagers aged 12 to 16 from the Morar Carioca do Aço program in Santa Cruz, in the West Zone, will be visiting the Tinguá Socio-Environmental Education Station (Eesa) in the Tinguá Biological Reserve in Nova Iguaçu, in the Baixada Fluminense region, this Saturday (15/03). The initiative, promoted by the Municipal Secretariat for Government Coordination (SMCG), is part of the “I Want to See Clean Steel” campaign, which has been mobilizing the community for environmental preservation and the appreciation of public spaces since February.
During the visit, young people will participate in an interactive program, which includes exhibitions about the history of the Acari System and the Tinguá Biological Reserve, replicas of animals from the region, sound panels with sounds of fauna, memory games, as well as a one-kilometer ecological trail to the Macuco water intake.
– This visit provides an enriching experience, allowing the children of Morar Carioca do Aço to learn about the importance of environmental conservation in a fun and educational way. The “I Want to See Clean Steel” campaign reinforces our commitment to involving the community in preserving the environment and improving everyone’s quality of life – highlighted the municipal secretary of Government Coordination, Edson Menezes.
The “I Want to See Clean Steel” campaign aims to raise awareness among residents about the importance of proper waste disposal and maintenance of public spaces, especially during the rainy season, preventing flooding and the proliferation of pests. In addition to monitoring the Morar Carioca do Aço projects, the department also carries out socio-educational work to strengthen the autonomy of the families benefiting from them.
– During the tour, children and teenagers will participate in an interactive and educational experience, connecting visitors to the history of the Acari System and promoting the appreciation of the Tinguá Biological Reserve, an important remnant of the Atlantic Forest. We believe that combining education with leisure is an excellent resource for drawing the attention of young people to the importance of taking care of the place where they live –, said SMCG’s social coordinator, Cristiane Alves.
The Morar Carioca do Aço program has already delivered 96 housing units to 100 families and will soon provide another 200 fully furnished units. In total, 704 residential units are planned, distributed across 44 apartment blocks. The project also includes urban redevelopment and the implementation of public services in an area of 195 square meters, promoting significant improvements in the quality of life of the local population.
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