AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Patch Size Assessment Amalgamation Units for the Cariboo Natural Resource Region

This dataset is a combination of landscape unit,  biogeoclimatic zone/subzone/variants and Cariboo Chilcotin Land Use Plan leading group type (PineGroup or FirGroup) that patch size assessments are carried out on.

Refer to the **Cariboo Regional Biodiversity Conservation Strategy Update Note #4: An Approach for Patch Size Assessments
in the Cariboo Forest Region** (see below under "Related Links") for more information on how patch size assessment amalgamation units are derived. 



Tags: 100 Mile Natural Resource District, Cariboo Chilcotin Land Use Plan, Cariboo Chilcotin Natural Resource District, Cariboo Natural Resource Region, Quesnel Natural Resource District, Seral Stage, forest assessment
Organization: Land Use Planning and Cumulative Effects - Cariboo
Dangerous Goods Incident Reports (DGIR) Incident - (PUBLIC Access)

This dataset provides public access to **Dangerous Goods Incident Report (DGIR)** collected and managed by the **Environmental Emergency Branch (EEB)** of the Province of British Columbia. It includes information on reported hazardous material spills and incidents across the province. The dataset contains key attributes such as DGIR number, incident name, incident date and time, location (including Latitude and Longitude where available), nearest geographic, area, MOE region, event type, sector, material type, quantity, and the unit of measurement. 

The data is sourced from the provincial WebEOC database system, which has been in use since **November 2020**. As a result, this dataset includes incidents reported from that date onward and does not capture historical records prior to the implementation of WebEOC.

This dataset is intended to support data transparency, accessibility, efficiency, Indigenous reconciliation, and informed public awareness regarding reported hazardous incidents across British Columbia. While the dataset offers valuable general insights, it is not designed to support detailed operational or scientific analysis or decision-making, which rely on more comprehensive internal data sources.

The dataset is updated on a **Monthly** basis to incorporate newly reported incidents and updates to existing records.

**Users should be aware that the data presented is provisional and some records may be incomplete or subject to change, as incident details may evolve over time following initial reporting.**

Tags: DGIR, Hazardous spills, Oil, Spill
Organization: Environmental Emergency
Annual Tourism Indicators

This file summarizes several indicators for the tourism industry. It contains annual information for key economic indicators of the tourism industry such as establishments by development region, size and tourism region. Tourism spending, revenue, GDP, price index, employment and wages.

If you need help with this dataset, you can reach BC Stats at the email below; however, submitting a support request is recommended.



Tags: BC Development Region, Employment, GDP, Price Index, Tourism revenue, Tourism spending, business counts, consumption taxes, counts by size, tourism region, wages and salaries
Organization: BC Stats
BC Hydro – Electrical Utility Data

Electrical transmission and distribution assets for BC Hydro across the province. The data is derived from BC Hydro source data and is aggregated and hosted by the Integrated Cadastral Information Society, with weekly updates provided from BC Hydro to ensure accuracy and currency.

The dataset includes the following objects and attributes: Duct Bank, Junction, Manhole, Overhead Primary Lines, Overhead Secondary Lines, Pole, Pull Box, Service Box, Streetlight, Switching Kiosk, Circuit, Low Tension Substation, Structure, Underground Primary Lines, Underground Secondary Lines, Underground Transformer, and Underground Vault.

To access this data, you must sign a Data Sharing License Agreement with the Integrated Cadastral Information Society. Please contact the ICI Society directly to inquire about access.

ICI Society Membership: https://www.icisociety.ca/members/apply-for-membership/

Tags: bc hydro, duct bank, electric, electrical, electricity, manhole, power transmission, pull box, streetlight, transmission lines, utilities, utility, utility pole
Organization: Integrated Cadastral Information Society
Columbia Basin Trust - Utility Data

This dataset includes GIS data for Columbia Basin Trust infrastructure across the province. The data is derived from Columbia Basin Trust source data and is aggregated and hosted by the Integrated Cadastral Information Society, with updates provided from Columbia Basin Trust to ensure accuracy and currency.

The dataset includes the following objects and attributes: Pole, Duct, Distribution Cable and Transport Cable.

To access this GIS data, you must sign a Data Sharing License Agreement with the Integrated Cadastral Information Society. Please contact the ICI Society directly to inquire about access.

ICI Society Membership: https://www.icisociety.ca/members/apply-for-membership/

Tags: Cable Wire, Columbia Basin Trust, Internet Service Provider, broadband, conduit, data network, fibre optic cable, high speed Internet, internet, network, telecom, telecom network, telecommunications, underground cable, utility, utility pole
Organization: Integrated Cadastral Information Society
NorthRiver Midstream - Utility Data

Gas transmission and distribution assets for NorthRiver Midstream across the province. The data is derived from NorthRiver Midstream source data and is aggregated and hosted by the Integrated Cadastral Information Society, with regular updates provided by NorthRiver Midstream to maintain accuracy and currency.

The dataset includes the following objects and attributes: Facility Site Point, Facility Site Polygon, Kilometre Post and Pipeline Centreline.

To access this data, you must sign a Data Sharing License Agreement with the Integrated Cadastral Information Society. Please contact the ICI Society directly to inquire about access.

ICI Society Membership: https://www.icisociety.ca/members/apply-for-membership/

Tags: NorthRiver Midstream, gas, gas lines, natural gas, utilities, utility
Organization: Integrated Cadastral Information Society
CityWest - Utility Data

This dataset includes GIS data for CityWest infrastructure across the province. The data is derived from CityWest source data and is aggregated and hosted by the Integrated Cadastral Information Society, with updates provided from CityWest to ensure accuracy and currency.

The dataset includes the following objects and attributes: Cabinet, Conduit, Utility Node, Marine Fibre, and Vault.

To access this GIS data, you must sign a Data Sharing License Agreement with the Integrated Cadastral Information Society. Please contact the ICI Society directly to inquire about access.

ICI Society Membership: https://www.icisociety.ca/members/apply-for-membership/

Tags: Cable Wire, CityWest, Internet Service Provider, broadband, conduit, data network, fibre optic cable, high speed Internet, internet, network, telecom, telecom network, telecommunications, underground cable, utility, utility pole
Organization: Integrated Cadastral Information Society
Pacific Northern Gas - Utility Data

Pipeline data for Pacific Northern Gas across British Columbia. The data is derived from Pacific Northern Gas source data and is aggregated and hosted by the Integrated Cadastral Information Society, with regular updates provided by Pacific Northern Gas to ensure accuracy and currency.

The dataset includes the following objects and attributes: Pacific Northern Gas Lines and their status.

To access this data, you must sign a Data Sharing License Agreement with the Integrated Cadastral Information Society. Please contact the ICI Society directly to inquire about access.

ICI Society Membership: https://www.icisociety.ca/members/apply-for-membership/

Tags: NorthernBC, Pacific Northern Gas, gas, gas lines, natural gas, pipeline, utilities, utility
Organization: Integrated Cadastral Information Society
Rogers - Utility Data

This dataset includes GIS data for Rogers infrastructure across the province. The data is derived from Rogers source data and is aggregated and hosted by the Integrated Cadastral Information Society, with weekly updates provided from Rogers to ensure accuracy and currency.

The dataset includes the following objects and attributes: Manhole, Pole, Telcom Facility, and Telcom Underground Line.

To access this GIS data, you must sign a Data Sharing License Agreement with the Integrated Cadastral Information Society. Please contact the ICI Society directly to inquire about access.

ICI Society Membership: https://www.icisociety.ca/members/apply-for-membership/

Tags: Cable Wire, Internet Service Provider, Rogers, broadband, conduit, data network, fibre optic cable, high speed Internet, internet, network, telecom, telecom network, telecommunications, underground cable, utility, utility pole
Organization: Integrated Cadastral Information Society
Wildlife Species Inventory - Telemetry Points - Publicly Available

Radio-telemetry of wildlife may be defined as the transmission of information from a transmitter on a free-ranging wild animal to a receiver. Wildlife-related telemetry is also known as radio tagging, radio-tracking. Advances in the field of wildlife telemetry have made it possible to acquire detailed data on many aspects of wildlife biology, including habitat use, home range size, mortality and survivorship, and migration timing and routes. Since many wildlife species are secretive and difficult to observe, radio-telemetry has provided a valuable tool to learn more about their respective life histories.

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>.

For information on the secured dataset see <a href = "https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/45656315-b3a5-4ab2-a85c-82cadb9c72cc" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'><i>Wildlife Species Inventory - Telemetry Points - All</i></a>.



Tags: SPI, WSI, species inventory, telemetry, telemetry observation, wildlife inventory, wildlife species inventory
Organization: Knowledge Management
Wildlife Species Inventory - Telemetry Points - All

Radio-telemetry of wildlife may be defined as the transmission of information from a transmitter on a free-ranging wild animal to a receiver. Wildlife-related telemetry is also known as radio tagging, radio-tracking. Advances in the field of wildlife telemetry have made it possible to acquire detailed data on many aspects of wildlife biology, including habitat use, home range size, mortality and survivorship, and migration timing and routes. Since many wildlife species are secretive and difficult to observe, radio-telemetry has provided a valuable tool to learn more about their respective life histories. 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.

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>.

To request access to secure data, please submit a request using the contact information provided below. For the publicly available dataset see <a href = "https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/6d48657f-ab33-43c5-ad40-09bd56140845" target='_blank'  rel='noopener noreferrer'><i>Wildlife Species Inventory - Telemetry Points - Publicly Available</i></a>.



Tags: SPI, WSI, species inventory, telemetry observation, wildlife inventory, wildlife species inventory
Organization: Knowledge Management
Ventilation Index Reports

The ventilation or venting index is a forecast released daily by Environment and Climate Change Canada. It estimates how well the atmosphere disperses the smoke on any given day. To predict ventilation, the index uses both the mixing height of the atmosphere and the wind speed. 
In the text report, forecasts are categorized into Good, Fair, and Poor ventilation. For more details about the use of these forecasts for open burning, please check the open burning rules: gov.bc.ca/openburning.

Tags: ventilation index, venting archive, venting index
Organization: Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Branch
Aquatic Ecosystems - BC Cumulative Effects Framework - 2020 Assessment

The Protocol is currently designed to be a coarse-level approach to depict data at a broader (provincial) scale and to allow for refinements in data at a finer (regional) scale or for multi-scaled analyses where desired and appropriate.   The assessment results based on this Protocol indicate the modelled condition of the value derived from Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis. Results are intended to inform strategic and tactical decision making and may also provide relevant context for operational decision making. Engaging local value experts to identify additional regional scale information – if applicable – and to support interpretation and application of results is encouraged.  Based on a review of existing direction for the management of watersheds and aquatic ecosystems, existing broad objectives can be categorized into three themes that guide the assessment procedure: 1. Sustain water quality; 2. Sustain water quantity; and 3. Sustain hydrological & aquatic ecosystem functions and processes.  For more information please visit the [BC Cumulative Effects Framework website](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/cumulative-effects-framework) and the [Aquatic Ecosystems Value website](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/cumulative-effects-framework/value-assessments-protocols/aquatic-ecosystems).

The data and application linked in the resources represents the resultant assessment data in the following natural resource regions:
- Northeast Natural Resource Region
- Kootenay-Boundary Natural Resource Region
- South Coast Natural Resource Region
- West Coast Natural Resource Region
- Skeena Natural Resource Region (Assessment units not within Skeena Sustainable Assessment Forum area)




Tags: AGO, AGOL, Aquatic Ecosystems, Aquatics, ArcGIS Online, Assessment, Cumulative Effects, Environmental Reporting, Experience Builder, Kootenay-Boundary Region, Northeast Region, Resource Strewardship, South Coast Region, Watershed, Web Application, West Coast Region
Organization: Collaborative Stewardship and Cumulative Effects Management
Forest Biodiversity - BC Cumulative Effects Framework - 2025 Assessment

Please refer to the [BC Cumulative Effects Forest Biodiversity Value website](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=4703FA92673A4F1EAE4DBA7A34554EF9) for related project information, as well as documents related to this dataset, such as protocols and online tools.

The following regions are included in the geodatabase:

1. Cariboo Region
2. Omineca Region
3. Skeena Region - There is known data uncertainty in the Cassiar TSA.  Please review the [Data Uncertainty - Cassiar TSA](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/7134bc63-0579-41d0-95e1-dd4f49b30a30/resource/078b562e-c724-4731-aa58-65865903d3f1) document for more information. 
4. West Coast Region
5. South Coast Region
6. Kootenay Boundary Region

For the Thompson Okanagan and Northeast Regions see the [2024 Forest Biodiversity Assessment](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/80d1b822-b2b8-4978-b047-63f36e428904).
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The Interim Assessment Protocol for Forest Biodiversity in British Columbia describes the procedure for assessing cumulative effects on forest biodiversity. This is done through assessment of hazards (which are a source of harm or have the potential to cause harm to the value) that are combined to determine the overall risk. Each hazard is assessed by measuring indicators to determine the current condition. In the Forest Biodiversity assessment, there are three hazards considered: Habitat Change, Habitat Connectivity, and Species Disturbance. Habitat Change considers the loss of forest habitats through conversion to alternate land uses, or the alteration or degradation of forest structural conditions resulting in disruption in habitat use. Habitat Connectivity considers the breaking apart of continuous habitat into multiple patches which can isolate remaining habitat patches and affect species day-to-day movements, dispersal, seasonal migration or range shifts. Species Disturbance considers changes in species behavior, biology, or interactions which can lead to habitat avoidance, increases in inter-species competition, predation, parasitism or disruption in mutualistic relationships between species. Hazard ratings are based on the departure of observed (current) conditions from expected (historical) conditions. Finally, the combined hazard ratings provide the overall Forest Biodiversity Risk.


Tags: Assessment, Cumulative Effects, Cumulative Effects Framework, Current Condition, Forest Biodiversity, Forest Value, Resource Stewardship
Organization: Collaborative Stewardship and Cumulative Effects Management
Forest Biodiversity - BC Cumulative Effects Framework - 2024 Assessment

Please refer to the [BC Cumulative Effects Forest Biodiversity Value website](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=4703FA92673A4F1EAE4DBA7A34554EF9) for related project information, as well as documents related to this dataset, such as protocols and online tools.

The following regions are included in the geodatabase:

1. Thompson Okanagan Region
2. Northeast Region

For all other regions see the [2025 Forest Biodiversity Assessment](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/7134bc63-0579-41d0-95e1-dd4f49b30a30).
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The Interim Assessment Protocol for Forest Biodiversity in British Columbia describes the procedure for assessing cumulative effects on forest biodiversity. This is done through assessment of hazards (which are a source of harm or have the potential to cause harm to the value) that are combined to determine the overall risk. Each hazard is assessed by measuring indicators to determine the current condition. In the Forest Biodiversity assessment, there are three hazards considered: Habitat Change, Habitat Connectivity, and Species Disturbance. Habitat Change considers the loss of forest habitats through conversion to alternate land uses, or the alteration or degradation of forest structural conditions resulting in disruption in habitat use. Habitat Connectivity considers the breaking apart of continuous habitat into multiple patches which can isolate remaining habitat patches and affect species day-to-day movements, dispersal, seasonal migration or range shifts. Species Disturbance considers changes in species behavior, biology, or interactions which can lead to habitat avoidance, increases in inter-species competition, predation, parasitism or disruption in mutualistic relationships between species. Hazard ratings are based on the departure of observed (current) conditions from expected (historical) conditions. Finally, the combined hazard ratings provide the overall Forest Biodiversity Risk.


Tags: Assessment, Cumulative Effects, Cumulative Effects Framework, Current Condition, Forest Biodiversity, Forest Value, Resource Stewardship
Organization: Collaborative Stewardship and Cumulative Effects Management
BC Environmental Monitoring Locations

**PLEASE NOTE:** The Environmental Monitoring System will be replaced by the EnMoDS system on March 5th, 2026. The EMS results objects will not contain new data after Feb 26th, 2026. For recent data please refer to [EnMoDS spatial locations and location groups](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/f60fa4b5-e3d0-44ad-b5d8-778d29764e34).

Environmental Monitoring Stations (EMS) spatial points coverage for the Province by LOCATION TYPES.  

The following spatial layers reference this as a data source:

1.	Environmental Monitoring - All Stations
2.	Environmental Monitoring Stations -  Air Monitoring (Ambient Air Site)
3.	Environmental Monitoring Stations -  Air Monitoring (Air Permit)
4.	Environmental Monitoring Stations - Water Sites (Water Monitoring)
5.	Environmental Monitoring Stations - Water Sites (Water Permits)
6.	Environmental Monitoring Stations - Water Sites (Well)
7.	Environmental Monitoring Stations - Water Sites (Observation Well)
8.	Environmental Monitoring Stations - Water Sites (Spring)

Tags: EMS, Environmental Monitoring Systems, Water Chemistry, air quality, ambient monitoring, environmental monitoring, groundwater quality chemistry, meteorological, monitoring locations, surface water, waste, water quality
Organization: Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Branch
BC Cumulative Effects Framework - Assessment Areas

The [Assessment Areas](https://governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=ecb70f82de644e2eb9b1746626e7d935) dataset is produced and maintained by the [BC Cumulative Effects Framework](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=57D4625607564CED96C9C9EAF2E91ACA) (CEF) for use in the [Assessment Portal](https://governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=c90fc8a412d84aa09425244ef2db671e).  

It is a spatial representation of select BC Cumulative Effects Framework and related assessments with information for the associated reports, data, tools and guidance material.  It is maintained and regularly updated by the Cumulative Effects Framework for tracking and spatial analysis of assessments.

It has been made available for download as a file geodatabase and through ArcGIS Online.

The following datasets are derived from the Assessment Areas dataset for use in the Assessment Portal and are available through ArcGIS Online:

1) [Assessments by Administrative Area](https://governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=c6e753dd01fc485c81bdf351b51ae980)

This dataset was produced to support the Assessment Portal application.  The feature class is the product of a union of the Assessment Areas feature class and the administrative boundaries listed ([Natural Resource Regions](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/dfc492c0-69c5-4c20-a6de-2c9bc999301f)).  

2) [Administrative Areas Assessment Summaries](https://governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=2fe00265e28d4f12a904348d150c50ca)

This dataset was produced to support the Assessment Portal application.  The feature class is the product of summarizing the Assessment by Administrative Area feature class by administrative area to show the administrative boundaries and the counts of the associated assessments, data, tools, and reports.



Tags: Assessment Portal, BC, British Columbia, CE, CEF, Canada, Cumulative Effects, Cumulative Effects Framework
Organization: Collaborative Stewardship and Cumulative Effects Management