Percepción sobre el manejo, calidad y cantidad de agua a escala de microcuenca Tena

Abstract

Abstract: This study was conducted in the Tena micro-watershed, which is located in the San Juan de Muyuna parish, Tena canton, Napo province. A morphometric, physical and socioeconomic diagnosis and characterization of the micro-watershed was developed and the perception of water quality, quantity and management of the micro-watershed was obtained through an interview with stakeholders. As a result of the analysis of perceptions, the status and problems of the micro-watershed were known, which are especially related withproblems such as population growth, inadequate disposal of solid waste, wastewater discharge and water pollution by pesticide residues, these resultsallowed designing a proposal aimed at conservation and sustainable use through various programs that will ensure the provision of water, which is the main environmental service produced here.