Propuesta de un plan de manejo ambiental participativo de la microcuenca de la "Quebrada Tomalón" parroquia La Esperanza, cantón Pedro Moncayo, provincia de Pichincha 2023.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to present a participatory environmental management plan aimed at protecting the micro-watersheds near the Tomalón stream. These areas are located in the parish of La Esperanza, situated in the canton of Pedro Moncayo. Water and soil studies were conducted at established sampling points with the assistance of community leaders. Primary information was collected through surveys, and the ArcGIS program was used to delineate and analyze the characteristics of the micro-watershed. This participatory and technological approach supports the conservation proposal of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The Leopold matrix was employed to assess the environmental impact of various activities such as agriculture, livestock farming, waste generation, wastewater, and monoculture, which affect neighboring communities. Consequently, comprehensive information about the environmental status of the micro-watershed and its influence on the surrounding community was obtained. The collaboration between the community and authorities in the aforementioned processes led to the proposal for implementing an effective cleaning and reforestation system in the affected areas. This plan aims to restore the area through an optimal short and long-term management strategy, with a focus on water and soil conservation. The proposed EMP in this study will address the damages caused by uncontrolled urban and floricultural expansion. Community participation is key to achieving a balance between the economic development of the community and the conservation of the Tomalón micro-watershed.