Water contamination due to the heavy metal (As) is a major ecological and health issue. This study analyzed the production and optimization of biochar from shrimp waste as an option for As adsorption in contaminated waters. ...

The objective of this degree work was to create a manual of good environmental practices for the El Algarrobo farm located in the Arenillas canton, province of El Oro, where cocoa and lemon are grown. First, a physical-chemical ...

Water governance is a fundamental element for Integrated Water Resources Management, as it enables the participation and commitment of key stakeholders. In this framework, this research aimed to evaluate the reasons that ...

The present study “Analysis of economic valuation of the water resource of the “La Zapata” stream in the La Victoria parish, Santa Rosa canton”, had the objective of determining the economic valuation of the water resource ...

This research id based on the proposal to implement a conservation and sustainable use area in the Santa Inés farm of the UTMACH, applying the guidelines proposed by the Ministry of the Environment for private ACUS. It ...

The objective of this research was to evaluate methane production by anaerobic co-digestion of landfill leachate and urban wastewater sludge. Three anaerobic bioreactors (R1, R2, R3), with 1000 mL capacity, were designed, ...

The tourist center Las Cascadas de Manuel, with 43 ha of area, has been located in Mollepongo-Molleturo Protective Forest and Vegetation, which houses a wide variety of environmental attributes aimed at the recreational ...

In the present study, an analysis was carried out to evaluate land use change in the micro-watershed of the Luis river, El Oro province, over a period of time between 2000, 2010 and 2020. Through the process of supervised ...

This research focuses on the problem of the lack of identification of environmental liabilities, specifically those generated by the mining of aggregates and stones. Proper identification of these liabilities is crucial ...

The objective of this research work was to identify, evaluate and relate the native vegetation of the Casacay River sub-basin with precipitation and mean flow variables. The methodology used involved modeling the watershed ...