Percepción sobre el manejo, cantidad y calidad del agua a nivel de microcuenca de la quebrada Lambedero, provincia de Loja

Abstract

Abstract:The study of perceptions on the management and quality of water become of special relevance, because they allow society to establish itself as an agent of change in matters of care and sustainability. In this sense, this work was developed with the objective of determining the perception of citizens regarding the state of water quality in the micro-basin of Quebrada Lambedero located in the province of Loja and thereby establish a management proposal. To achieve these objectives, a mapping of actors, interviews and a characterization of the micro-watershed were applied. The results indicate that the micro-basin is prone to floods given its low capacity to store water on its surface, which makes it vulnerable to environmental effects; Therefore, the role played by the actors involved in its management, such as the Parish, Municipal and Provincial Government, is important. However, the role of these actors is not predominant, acting in their place, legal sectors such as the Water Administrative Board, despite having assigned responsibilities in the management of hydrographic basins.