AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Oil and Gas Geophysical Program Permits

Geophysical exploration is an oil and gas activity under the Energy Resources Activities Act (ERAA) and is specifically defined in the Petroleum and Natural Gas (PNG) Act as investigation of the subsurface by seismic, gravimetric, magnetic, electric and geochemical operations and by any other method approved by the BC Energy Regulator, but does not include the use of geophysical well logs, vertical seismic profile surveys or other surveys obtained from a well.  This dataset contains line features for approved and final plan geophysical activity collected on or after October 30, 2006.This dataset is updated nightly.

Tags: BC Energy Regulator, BCER, Energy Regulator, Geophysical, OGAA, OGC, Oil and Gas Commission, Permits, Programs, Seismic, oil and gas
Organization: British Columbia Energy Regulator
Inter-provincial and International Migration

Estimated inter-provincial and international migration flows for B.C. updated quarterly. Customizable data tables and data visualizations are provided via [BC Stats' Migration App](https://bcstats.shinyapps.io/interprovincial_migration_bc/). 

Last quarter update: 2026 Q1 (January - March)

For international migration:

Total number of individuals leaving BC = Emigrants + Net Temporary Emigrants – Returning Emigrants

Total number moving to BC = International Immigrants + Net Non Permanent Residents.

Note: As part of the 2023 Q2 update, Statistics Canada revised its calculation methods for estimating the numbers of emigrants and returning emigrants going back to 2016 Q2. Before this date, short-term emigrants and short-term returning emigrants are included in the “Net Temporary Emigrants” component. After this date, they are included in the "Emigrants" and "Returning Emigrants" components using a different estimation methodology than previously. Due to this change, the "Net Temporary Emigrants" component is calculated as zero from 2016 Q3 onwards. Emigrant and returning emigrant estimates for periods before 2016 Q3 are not entirely comparable to subsequent estimates.


Tags: emigration, immigration, migration
Organization: BC Stats
BC Transmission Lines

High voltage electrical transmission lines for distributing power throughout the province. Lines were derived from several data sources representing unique inventories: BC Hydro, Private, Independent Power Producers, and Terrain Resource Information Management (TRIM).

Voltage information is not currently available on the public version of this dataset as per publication agreement with BC Hydro.

Tags: BC Hydro, electric, electricity, power transmission, transmission lines, utilities
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Wildlife Species Inventory - Survey Summary - Publicly Available

This spatial view contains the Province of British Columbia’s publicly available summary data from wildlife surveys stored in the Species Inventory (SPI) database. Survey Summary data are summaries of observation data in specific geographic areas. This dataset consists of polygons outlining the geographic areas that have been surveyed. Each polygon may have summarized information for wildlife populations such as a population counts or estimates, age-class ratios, sex ratios, correction factors, and confidence limits. Summary data may result from various wildlife survey methodologies, such as stratified random block, distance sampling, reconnaissance, mark-recapture, wildlife camera traps, pellet group counts, and snow tracking, among others.

Some summary data are not presented in this layer because they are secured in accordance with the [Species and Ecosystems Data and Information Security Policy.] 

[Species and Ecosystems Data and Information Security Policy.]: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/data-information-security  
To request access to secure data available in Wildlife Species Inventory - Survey Summary - Secured please submit a request to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy using the contact information provided below.


Tags: Caribou, Elk, Moose, Mule Deer, Population Density, SPI, WSI, White-tailed Deer, Wildlife, Wildlife Management, area summary, population count, population estimate, public, results by area, sex-ratio, survey summary, ungulate, wildlife inventory, wildlife population, wildlife survey
Organization: Knowledge Management
Wildlife Habitat Features - FRPA - Kootenay Boundary Region - Publicly Available

A “wildlife habitat feature” is defined as a feature used by one or more wildlife species to meet their life history requirements. This dataset is specific to publicly available Wildlife Habitat Features for the Kootenay Boundary Region that are applicable to the Kootenay Boundary Wildlife Habitat Features Order. 

For a comprehensive view of wildlife habitat features that may be applicable to the Kootenay Boundary Region Order this dataset should be viewed in conjunction with 'Wildlife Habitat Features - FRPA - Masked - Publicly Available' https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/11911766-cb1f-4efe-b015-97ecb8dcc1d0, ‘Wildlife Habitat Features - WSI Surveys’ https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/884c20fa-17c1-491a-b5cb-993be5dff8d3, and ‘Wildlife Habitat Features - WSI Incidentals’ https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/50dc6ba5-8883-4bfc-b3aa-b420b190b45b.

For more information on the Kootenay Boundary Wildlife Habitat Features Order see here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/legislation-regulation/forest-range-practices-act/government-actions-regulation/wildlife-habitat-features/kootenay-boundary-wildlife-habitat-features-order

The catalogue entry for the secured Wildlife Habitat Feature dataset that contains point data for both secured and publicly available records of Wildlife Habitat Features that are applicable to the Kootenay Boundary Wildlife Habitat Features Order is 'Wildlife Habitat Features - FRPA – All’ https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/0a630884-d2ad-4343-aa00-2f0c8f4439bd. ‘Wildlife Habitat Features - FRPA - Masked - Publicly Available’ contains masked polygons for secured Wildlife Habitat Features from the 'Wildlife Habitat Features - FRPA – All’ dataset https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/11911766-cb1f-4efe-b015-97ecb8dcc1d0.


Tags: FRPA, SPI, WSI, feature observations, habitat feature, species inventory, wildlife feature, wildlife feature observations, wildlife habitat, wildlife habitat features, wildlife inventory, wildlife species inventory
Organization: Knowledge Management
Wildlife Habitat Features - FRPA - Kootenay Boundary Region - All

A “wildlife habitat feature” is defined as a feature used by one or more wildlife species to meet their life history requirements. This dataset contains both publicly available and secured records of wildlife habitat features in the Kootenay Boundary Region that are applicable to the <a href = "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/legislation-regulation/forest-range-practices-act/government-actions-regulation/wildlife-habitat-features/kootenay-boundary-wildlife-habitat-features-order" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'> Kootenay Boundary Wildlife Habitat Features Order</a>. To be redirected to the catalogue entry for the open dataset that contains only the publicly available records for this dataset see <a href = "https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/9188aeff-47b0-4932-a53a-f3e70096b781" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'><i>Wildlife Habitat Features – FRPA – Kootenay Boundary Region – Publicly Available</i></a>.

For a comprehensive view of wildlife habitat features that may be applicable to the Kootenay Boundary Wildlife Habitat Features Order this dataset should be viewed in conjunction with <a href = "https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/884c20fa-17c1-491a-b5cb-993be5dff8d3" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'><i>Wildlife Habitat Features - WSI Surveys – Publicly Available</i></a>, and <a href = "https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/50dc6ba5-8883-4bfc-b3aa-b420b190b45b" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'><i>Wildlife Habitat Features - WSI Incidentals – Publicly Available’</i></a>.

For more information on the Kootenay Boundary Wildlife Habitat Features Order see <a href = "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/legislation-regulation/forest-range-practices-act/government-actions-regulation/wildlife-habitat-features/kootenay-boundary-wildlife-habitat-features-order" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'> here</a>.

Most species and ecosystems data and information in B.C. data systems are available online to the public, consistent with B.C.'s Open Information and Open Data Policy. Data and information which are routinely secured are noted in the ‘List of Species and Ecosystems Susceptible to Persecution or Harm’. Secured data is managed and distributed in accordance with the Species & Ecosystems Data & Information Security (SEDIS) policy. For the current list of species and ecosystems that are considered susceptible to persecution or harm and for more information on SEDIS see <a href = "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/data-information-security" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'> here</a>.

Tags: FRPA, Forest Range Practices Act, SPI, WSI, feature observations, habitat feature, species inventory, wildlife feature, wildlife feature observations, wildlife habitat features, wildlife inventory, wildlife species inventory
Organization: Knowledge Management
Wildlife Species Inventory - Survey Observations - Ungulates - All

This dataset contains the Province of British Columbia’s ungulate survey observations originating from the Species Inventory (SPI) database, including both secured and publicly available point locations. An observation is made when a surveyor makes a visit to a Design Component (block, transect, sample station) on a specific date at a specific time and enumerates the target species or its sign. Observations may include information on count, species, sex, age class, activity, and survey conditions. Observations may result from various survey methodologies, such as stratified random block, distance sampling, reconnaissance, mark-resight, wildlife camera traps, pellet group counts, and snow tracking. Each observation may be geo-referenced individually or by association with a specific Design Component.

The majority of ungulate survey observations are publicly available in <a href = "https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/1733feb0-9e33-4228-8078-d0f0e4df568e" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'><i>'Wildlife Species Inventory – Survey Observations – Ungulates – Publicly Available'</i></a>. However, some observations are secured in accordance with the <a href = "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/data-information-security" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'> Species and Ecosystems Data and Information Security Policy</a> (SEDIS). To request access to secure data, please submit a request using the contact information provided below. 

Most species and ecosystems data and information in B.C. data systems are available online to the public, consistent with B.C.'s Open Information and Open Data Policy. Data and information which are routinely secured are noted in the ‘List of Species and Ecosystems Susceptible to Persecution or Harm’. Secured data is managed and distributed in accordance with the Species & Ecosystems Data & Information Security (SEDIS) policy. For the current list of species and ecosystems that are considered susceptible to persecution or harm and for more information on SEDIS see <a href = "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/data-information-security" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'>  here</a>.



Tags: Bighorn Sheep, Bison, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Moose, Mountain Goat, Mule Deer, SPI, Sheep, Species, Survey, Thinhorn Sheep, WSI, WSI Surveys, White-tailed Deer, Wildlife, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Observations, observations, ungulate, wildlife inventory, wildlife species inventory
Organization: Knowledge Management
Wildlife Species Inventory - Survey Observations - All

A wildlife observation is an encounter with the focal species (taxa) or its sign. An observation is made when a surveyor makes a visit to a sampling location (Design Component) on a specific date at a specific time. Each observation may be geo-referenced in itself or simply by association with a specific Design Component. Observations may include information on species, sex, age class, activity, and/or measurements, depending on whether the animal is in-hand or roaming free. Sensitive Information pertains to species at risk that could reasonably be expected to result in damage to the species, the residence of a species or the population, or interfere with the conservation of that species at risk, if it were publicly disclosed.

The majority of ungulate survey observations are publicly available in the <a href = "https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/8f45a611-ce07-4e9f-a4b5-27e123972816" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'><i>'Wildlife Species Inventory – Survey Observations – Publicly Available'</i></a> dataset. However, some observations are secured in accordance with the <a href = "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/data-information-security" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'> Species and Ecosystems Data and Information Security Policy</a> (SEDIS). To request access to secure data, please submit a request using the contact information provided below. 

<a href = "https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/067f8b29-1329-4878-8be8-faf893b9c3eb" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'><i>'Wildlife Species Inventory - Masked Survey Observations - Publicly Available'</i></a> contains wildlife survey observation data for secured species occurrences that have been obfuscated (masked) to allow for public distribution in accordance with the Species and Ecosystems Data and Information Security Policy. The masked layer may be used to approximate where secured point data for species observations occur.

Most species and ecosystems data and information in B.C. data systems are available online to the public, consistent with B.C.'s Open Information and Open Data Policy. Data and information which are routinely secured are noted in the ‘List of Species and Ecosystems Susceptible to Persecution or Harm’. Secured data is managed and distributed in accordance with the Species & Ecosystems Data & Information Security (SEDIS) policy. For the current list of species and ecosystems that are considered susceptible to persecution or harm and for more information on SEDIS see <a href = "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/data-information-security" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'>  here</a>.

Tags: SPI, WSI, survey observations
Organization: Knowledge Management
Wildlife Habitat Features - Survey Observations - Publicly Available

A “wildlife habitat feature” is defined as a feature used by one or more wildlife species to meet their life history requirements. A wildlife survey observation is an encounter with the focal species (taxa) or its sign. An observation is made when a surveyor makes a visit to a Design Component on a specific date at a specific time as part of a formalized survey.

This dataset is a subset of ‘Wildlife Species Inventory Survey Observations - Non-sensitive’ https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/8f45a611-ce07-4e9f-a4b5-27e123972816, specific to publicly available Wildlife Habitat Features that may be applicable to the Kootenay Boundary Wildlife Habitat Features Order. 

For a comprehensive view of wildlife habitat features that may be applicable to the Kootenay Boundary Region Order this dataset should be viewed in conjunction with ‘Wildlife Habitat Features – FRPA – Kootenay Boundary Region – Publicly Available’ https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/9188aeff-47b0-4932-a53a-f3e70096b781, ‘Wildlife Habitat Features – FRPA – Masked Publicly Available’ https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/11911766-cb1f-4efe-b015-97ecb8dcc1d0 ,and ‘Wildlife Habitat Features - WSI Incidentals’ https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/50dc6ba5-8883-4bfc-b3aa-b420b190b45b.

For more information on the Kootenay Boundary Wildlife Habitat Features Order see here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/legislation-regulation/forest-range-practices-act/government-actions-regulation/wildlife-habitat-features/kootenay-boundary-wildlife-habitat-features-order

Tags: FRPA, SPI, WSI, WSI Surveys, Wildlife Habitat Features, feature observations, habitat feature, species inventory, wildlife feature, wildlife feature observation, wildlife habitat, wildlife inventory, wildlife species inventory, wildlife survey
Organization: Knowledge Management
Evacuation Orders and Alerts

During a declared emergency event, this file represents an aggregated dataset that shows all of the active Orders and Alerts in the Province as initiated by the Local Governments or First Nations.  

When an Order or Alert  is rescinded, its status changes to All Clear. The polygon is removed from this layer and copied to the [Historical Orders and Alerts dataset](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/historical-orders-and-alerts).

Tags: Alerts, Emergency, Emergency Management, Emergency Response, Orders
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Wildlife Species Inventory - Survey Observations - Publicly Available

A wildlife observation is an encounter with the focal species (taxa) or its sign. An observation is made when a surveyor makes a visit to a Design Component on a specific date at a specific time. Each observation may be geo-referenced in itself or simply by association with a specific Design Component. Observations are recorded on the Animal Observation forms, and may include information on species, sex, age class, activity, and/or measurements, depending on whether the animal is in-hand or roaming free.

The majority of ungulate survey observations are publicly available in 'Wildlife Species Inventory – Survey Observations – Publicly Available'. However, some observations are secured in accordance with the <a href = "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/data-information-security" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'> Species and Ecosystems Data and Information Security Policy</a> (SEDIS). To request access to secure data, please submit a request using the contact information provided below. 

<a href = "https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/067f8b29-1329-4878-8be8-faf893b9c3eb" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'><i>'Wildlife Species Inventory - Masked Survey Observations - Publicly Available'</i></a> contains wildlife survey observation data for secured species occurrences that have been obfuscated (masked) to allow for public distribution in accordance with the Species and Ecosystems Data and Information Security Policy. The masked layer may be used to approximate where secured point data for species observations occur.

<a href = "https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/b0a8767d-b78d-40f9-a9ad-5f0418090e39" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'><i>'Wildlife Species Inventory – Survey Observations – All'</i></a> contains both publicly available and secure records for survey observations points.  To request access to secure data, please submit a request using the contact information provided below. 

Most species and ecosystems data and information in B.C. data systems are available online to the public, consistent with B.C.'s Open Information and Open Data Policy. Data and information which are routinely secured are noted in the ‘List of Species and Ecosystems Susceptible to Persecution or Harm’. Secured data is managed and distributed in accordance with the Species & Ecosystems Data & Information Security (SEDIS) policy. For the current list of species and ecosystems that are considered susceptible to persecution or harm and for more information on SEDIS see <a href = "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/data-information-security" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'>  here</a>.

Tags: SPI, WSI, species inventory, wildlife inventory, wildlife observations, wildlife species inventory, wildlife surveys
Organization: Knowledge Management
Wildlife Species Inventory - Masked Survey Observations - Publicly Available

A wildlife observation is made when a surveyor makes a visit to a Design Component (block, transect, sample station) on a specific date at a specific time and enumerates the target species or its sign. Observations may result from various survey methodologies, such as stratified random block, distance sampling, reconnaissance, mark re-sight, wildlife camera traps, pellet group counts, and snow tracking. 

This dataset contains the Province of British Columbia’s wildlife survey observation data for secured species occurrences that have been obfuscated (masked) to allow for public distribution in accordance with the Species and Ecosystems Data and Information Security Policy. It consists of polygons (grid cells) outlining the geographic areas where a secured survey observation has occurred. Each polygon in this dataset contains relevant information about the observation such as species and observation date, as well as instructions on how to request the source point location information for the observation.

This dataset is supplementary to the publicly available wildlife inventory survey observations dataset, <a href="https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/8f45a611-ce07-4e9f-a4b5-27e123972816"> ‘Wildlife Species Inventory - Survey Observations - Publicly Available’ 
</a>. The source survey observation data portrayed by this dataset may be found ‘Wildlife Species Inventory Survey Observations – All’ https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/b0a8767d-b78d-40f9-a9ad-5f0418090e39. Access to the secured dataset may be requested by emailing the contact listed below.

Most species and ecosystems data and information in B.C. data systems are available online to the public, consistent with B.C.'s Open Information and Open Data Policy. Data and information which are routinely secured are noted in the ‘List of Species and Ecosystems Susceptible to Persecution or Harm’. Secured data is managed and distributed in accordance with the Species & Ecosystems Data & Information Security (SEDIS) policy. For the current list of species and ecosystems that are considered susceptible to persecution or harm and for more information on SEDIS see here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/laws-policies-standards-guidance/data-information-security.

Tags: Bighorn Sheep, Caribou, Mountain Goat, SPI, Species at Risk, Spotted Owl, Thinhorn Sheep, WSI, Wildlife, Wildlife Management, bats, peregrine falcon, public, snake, wildlife inventory, wildlife species inventory
Organization: Knowledge Management