Evaluación de impactos socioambientales previo a la implementación del sistema de riego parcelario para la comunidad “Chingazo San Francisco”, cantón Guano, provincia de Chimborazo.

Abstract

The objective of this work was to evaluate the socio-environmental impacts prior to the implementation of the plot irrigation system in Chingazo San Francisco community, in Guano canton, Chimborazo province. In the first instance, an analysis of the current situation of the community was carried out, for which the type of field research was applied through direct observation and documentary type, through the technique of analysis and synthesis of information. Subsequently, the social appreciation of the implementation of the irrigation system and its use by the community and teachers involved in the course of Chambo — Guano — Los Chingazos project was investigated and analyzed, where 23 respondents were involved, interviews were also applied to key stakeholders within the project and the community. In addition, the environmental management plan was designed, its main objective is to mitigate and prevent the 21 possible socio-environmental impacts, of which 55% are positive while 45% are negative impacts found through the checklist and matrix evaluation method by Lazaro Lagos. Finally, it is concluded that the implementation of the irrigation system in Chingazo San Francisco community improves the quality of life in the population of the community, helping to strengthen the agricultural sector so that economic income will increase and it is recommended to execute the designed management plan.