Identificación de zonas potenciales de recarga hídrica aplicando sistemas de información geográfica en la microcuenca San Agustín

Abstract

Water availability is fundamental for sustainable growth and community well-being. The micro-watershed has geological, hydrological, and environmental characteristics that need to be evaluated to properly manage groundwater sources. The lack of information about this micro-watershed creates the need for research to obtain specific data and results that will allow the formulation of water management strategies at the local and regional levels. The proposal suggests using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the Identification of Potential Water Recharge Zones (IZPRH) in conjunction with spatial data and geospatial analysis to study and identify certain variables related to groundwater infiltration. The use of GIS will facilitate the determination of these areas by analyzing topography, geology, vegetation cover, and other factors. This will allow for the proposal of adequate planning and Water Resources Management (WRM) in the micro-watershed, in accordance with Article 314 of the Ecuadorian Constitution, which affirms the importance of WRM