PISCINAS DE ONDAS E LICENÇA AMBIENTAL: CONSIDERAÇÕES

Abstract

Artificial wave pools constitute a new frontier in the current competitive surfing scene, with
economic implications further arising due to its potential use for tourism. Developed rather
recently, and spread all over the globe in many similar iterations, the most noteworthy of the
artificial wave pool projects is arguably one developed by American professional surfer Kelly
Slater, eleven time world champion; led by the eponymously named the Kelly Slater Wave
Company. His surf ranch, as it is colloquially known, has featured the aforementioned wave
pool for approximately five years. Such enterprises have as a foundation the further popularisation
of the sport of surfing, and presenting people in landlocked regions with access to
surfing; enabling the discovery of new talent, and propelling touristic activity in the locale
wherein the wave pool is located. Thus, this article aims to reflect on the necessary equation
of the binomial development and sustainability regarding the use of water, construction
area, waste management and sustainable management of infrastructure, with an emphasis
on the environmental license as an indispensable tool.