Análisis de impacto ambiental generado por la prolongación de la av. Gonzalo Dávalos sector San Antonio del aeropuerto de la ciudad de Riobamba

Abstract

The present study is based on the analysis of the environmental impact generated by the construction of the Gonzalo Dávalos avenue near San Antonio del aeropuerto located in Riobamba city with the aim to develop an analysis about the environmental impact that generates the road without discrimination if these impacts are considered positive or negative. For the development of this research, a diagnosis of the current situation of the Gonzalo Dávalos Avenue was carried out through observation checklists to record information and effects which they served to propose cause and effect matrices and Leopold matrices, 385 surveys were also applied according to the sample, and these were directed to the citizens who reside around the affected area. Upon completion of the field study, it was possible to determine 94% of the population knew about the extension of the avenue, 91% of all the surveys showed that the prolongation of this avenue negatively affected the environment and 85% of the people surveyed said that the prolongation of the avenue will harm the natural environment. On the other hand, the observation checklists evidenced the existence of a large amount of environmental pollution around the analyzed sector. After the analysis of the corresponding information, the elaboration of matrices and plans, it was concluded that the construction and extension of the Gonzalo Dávalos Avenue, near San Antonio del aeropuerto located in Riobamba city shows negative and damaging results for the ecosystem and the environment. On the other hand, the pertinent institutions are recommended to apply strict regulations to safeguard the biodiversity of ecosystems and the environment in relation to the different road construction processes.