Diseño metodológico de un modelo participativo comunitario para el manejo de los recursos hídricos en el proyecto minero a gran escala fruta del norte

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Abstract: This research describes the methodological design of a participatory community model for the management of water resources in the large-scale mining project Fruta del Norte, canton Yantzaza; Two neighborhoods were selected according to their proximity to the mining project, which were: Jardín del Cóndor and El Zarza. Two methodologies were applied: the first: Quantitative methodology in the analysis of environmental perceptions through a matrix of socio-environmental conflicts from OBSA; the second: Qualitative methodology applying phone interviews, compilation of socioenvironmental cartography studies and preparation of a technical manual to apply socioenvironmental cartography . As a result, in the Jardín del Cóndor neighborhood, the main problem with water resources is the lack of sanitary infrastructure; while in the El Zarza neighborhood, the main problem with water resources, according to the matrix, is due to mining activity and, according to tele-interviews, it is the lack of sanitary infrastructure. It is concluded that socioenvironmental mapping is a more effective participatory methodology in environmental conflicts than others, generating clearer and more reliable results.