Sorocaba River, River in São Paulo State, Brazil.
The Sorocaba River is a waterway that flows for about 227 kilometers through São Paulo state. It originates in Ibiúna and joins the Tietê River near Laranjal Paulista.
The river became the focus of environmental oversight during the 1990s when a basin committee was established to monitor water quality. This management framework helped protect the resource for multiple communities over time.
Multiple municipalities along the Sorocaba River celebrate the annual River Day, established by Municipal Law 5433 in 1997 to promote water conservation.
The area is accessible from several sections along the course since the river runs through multiple towns. The best time to visit depends on the dry season when water levels are more moderate.
At the Serra da Mantiqueira, the waterway forms a canyon where the Itupararanga Dam stands. This dam created a large reservoir that today supplies water and power to the surrounding region.
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