AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Geophysical Data

 Geophysical data for British Columbia can be obtained from three agencies:

1. BC Geological Survey: search the Publication Catalogue for released geophysical data and Assessment Reports for geophysical survey results from exploration activity;
2. Geological Survey of Canada: search GEOSCAN for geophysics in British Columbia and the Geoscience Data Repository for Geophysical Data;
3. Geoscience BC: has geophysical publications and data from surveys conducted since 2005.

Tags: aeromagnetics, geophysical surveys, geophysics, gravity surveys
Organization: BC Geological Survey
Till Geochemistry Data

Till geochemistry surveys are targeted at regions of high mineral potential where glacial sediments cover and obscure the underlying bedrock. These surveys are conducted in conjunction with surficial geology mapping. British Columbia Geological Survey GeoFile 2017-09 provides the complete data set of publically available, regional-scale, till geochemical surveys. The surveys, carried out by the British Columbia Geological Survey, the Geological Survey of Canada, and Geoscience BC, compiles 39 reports released between 1992 and 2017, and includes geochemical data for 10,454 samples. Five Microsoft Excel tables generated from this database provide analytical determinations for the clay (<2 μm) and silt plus clay (<63 μm) size fractions of tills by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry after an aqua regia or modified aqua regia digestion, after a lithium metaborate fusion, and by instrumental neutron activation. These data tables can be brought into GIS software and integrated with other geoscience data to generate new exploration targets and design follow-up exploration programs. BCGS Open File 2019-04 is an index of geographically referenced, regional- and property-scale till geochemical surveys.

Tags: geochemistry, mineral exploration, regional geochemistry, till, till database, till geochemistry, till surveys
Organization: BC Geological Survey
BCGS Publications Search

The British Columbia Geological Survey (BCGS) Publications Search application is used to search on geoscience data to help industry, government, research agencies, and the general public make informed decisions related to the Earth Sciences.  The BCGS Publications Catalogue is an index of over 5500 publications, articles and databases of the BCGS, Petroleum Geoscience, and Geoscience BC. Publications form a key element of the products of the Survey and include an archive, dating back to 1874. The catalogue is searchable through the web, Google, MapPlace and the BC Data Catalogue. The catalogue is available as CSV and XLS files and an MS Access database download. All British Columbia Geological Survey publications are downloadable, free of charge. Many can be viewed in hard copy at  the James T. Fyles Natural Resource Library (1810 Blanshard St, Victoria), and as part of university library collections.

Tags: CGKN, GeoFiles, NTS Map, Publications Catalogue, Search, abstract, author, databases, geoscience maps, information circulars, keyword, open files, papers, publication no., scale, series, title, year
Organization: BC Geological Survey
Lithogeochemical Database

A new database system was developed to maintain, update, and manage province-wide lithogeochemical data collected by British Columbia Geological Survey (BCGS) geoscientists and their research partners. The database, released as BCGS GeoFile 2016-04, is populated with data compiled from 214 BCGS publications released between 1986 and 2015. It includes 10,914 samples with about 250,000 determinations analyzed by 26 analytical methods in 21 laboratories. The database operates through a semi-automated process for data compilation, quality control, upload, and product generation, which helps provide consistent, standardized, and long-term data storage and update, and regular release. The data product derived from the database provided in this release is in a user-friendly format (CVS), which can be easily brought into GIS and geochemical data evaluation software for visualization and analysis.

Tags: assay, geochemical, lithogeochemical, lithogeochemical database, lithogeochemistry, mineral exploration, rock geochemistry, rock types
Organization: BC Geological Survey
BC Wildfire Client Agreement Areas - Lines - Internal

This dataset contains line features of private land owners and Crown lease holder assets that have a Wildfire Response Agreement with the Province of BC. Holders of an Agreement pay the government an annual fee and in return the BC Wildfire Service undertakes wildfire suppression on their land at no additional cost, except in identified circumstances. The features are relatively narrow linear features on the land base including power lines or railroads, and are updated as needed on an annual basis.

This data is sourced internally from the BC Wildfire Service and is not available for download at this time.

Tags: BCWS, client agreement, wildfire
Organization: BC Wildfire Service
BC Wildfire Client Agreement Areas - Points - Internal

This dataset contains point features of private land owners and Crown lease holders that have a Wildfire Response Agreement with the Province of BC. Holders of an Agreement pay the government an annual fee and in return, the BC Wildfire Service undertakes wildfire suppression on their land at no additional cost, except in identified circumstances. The "points" are relatively small land parcels or features that are too small to have a shape defined. These could include Hydro transfer stations or individual Hydro towers. These are updated only as needed and not on a specific schedule.

This data is sourced internally from the BC Wildfire Service and is not available for download at this time.

Tags: BCWS, client agreement, wildfire
Organization: BC Wildfire Service
BC Wildfire Client Agreement Areas - Polygons - Internal

This dataset contains polygon features of private land owners, federal agencies and Crown lease holders that have a Wildfire Response Agreement with the Province of BC. Holders of an Agreement pay the government an annual fee and in return the BC Wildfire Service undertakes wildfire suppression on their land at no additional cost, except in identified circumstances. The "polygons" are defined parcels of land owned or managed by the agreement holder and are updated as needed on an annual basis.

This data is sourced internally from the BC Wildfire Service and is not available for download at this time.

Tags: BCWS, client agreement, wildfire
Organization: BC Wildfire Service
BC Wildfire Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Locations - Internal

This dataset contains point locations where Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) have been completed by local governments (Regional Districts, Municipalities) and First Nations communities. Community Wildfire Protection Plans indicate priority locations that require fuel treatment for community protection from wildfire.

This data is sourced internally from the BC Wildfire Service and is not available for download at this time.

Tags: BCWS, CWPP, forest fire, protection plans, wildfire
Organization: BC Wildfire Service
BC Wildfire Fuel Management Locations - Operational Projects - Internal

Fuel Management is the process of modifying forest and range fuels to reduce the fuels available to burn in a wildfire event. This process can involve thinning out of trees, pruning branches, prescribed fire use and other best practices. The primary objective is to manage hazardous wildland fuels in and around communities and out to the landscape level, in order to reduce the potential for loss of life, property, and infrastructure. This dataset is for operational projects.

This data is sourced internally from the BC Wildfire Service and is not available for download at this time.

Tags: BCWS, forest fire, fuel management, operational projects, wildfire
Organization: BC Wildfire Service
BC Wildfire Fuel Management Locations - Demonstration Projects - Internal

Fuel Management is the process of modifying forest and range fuels to reduce the fuels available to burn in a wildfire event. This can involve thinning out of trees, pruning branches, prescribed fire use and other best practices. The primary objective is to manage hazardous wildland fuels in and around communities and out to the landscape level, in order to reduce the potential for loss of life, property, and infrastructure. This dataset is for demonstration projects.

This data is sourced internally from the BC Wildfire Service and is not available for download at this time.

Tags: BCWS, demonstrational projects, forest fire, fuels management, wildfire
Organization: BC Wildfire Service
MTA - Mineral Placer Grid - Operational database

This dataset is specific to the Mineral Titles Online IMF2 map viewer. While this version is not available, a public version of the data is accessible here: https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/7dd6cf0d-b980-4a20-9db8-3a84e0b2ecaa

The mineral titles grid system used for acquiring mineral and placer claims using Mineral Titles Online. The mineral-placer grid does not show current cell availability status. This dataset is very large and cannot be downloaded for the entire province; try selecting specific mapsheet grids or selecting by an area of interest to download in sections.

Tags: Grid, MTO, Mineral Titles Branch, Mineral Titles Online, mining
Organization: Mineral Titles
Haida Gwaii Viewpoints (Feature Layer)

Viewpoints in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada with attached panorama photos of the landscapes in inlets and passages around the islands.

The map and panorama photos were prepared in support of BC's Coast Area Visual Resource Management and Forest Stewardship programs to facilitate further research and discussion on these topics in Haida Gwaii.

The individual photos were taken in September 2020 and the panoramas and web map were completed in February 2022.

Total of 47 viewpoints, labelled 0 to 46.

Tags: British Columbia, Canada, Forest Stewardship, Haida Gwaii, Landscapes, Panoramas, Viewpoints, Visual Resource Management
Organization: Regional Operations - West Coast
Haida Gwaii Viewpoints (Web Map)

Viewpoints in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada with attached panorama photos of the landscapes in inlets and passages around the islands.

The map and panorama photos were prepared in support of BC's Coast Area Visual Resource Management and Forest Stewardship programs to facilitate further research and discussion on these topics in Haida Gwaii.

The individual photos were taken in September 2020 and the panoramas and web map were completed in February 2022.

Total of 47 viewpoints, labelled 0 to 46.

Tags: British Columbia, Canada, Forest Stewardship, Haida Gwaii, Landscapes, Panoramas, Viewpoints, Visual Resource Management
Organization: Regional Operations - West Coast
Together for Wildlife Strategy - Project Information

Together for Wildlife is the new provincial strategy to improve wildlife and habitat stewardship across British Columbia. It was built collaboratively through engagement with Indigenous peoples, rural communities, academic institutions, a wide range of stakeholder organizations, and the public. The strategy includes additional funding, proactive objectives, and improved data and knowledge – all supported by new policies, strong partnerships, and dedicated resources. This new approach commits to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples through shared governance and mutual respect. The Together for Wildlife strategy includes 5 goals and 24 actions to achieve the vision that wildlife and their habitats thrive, are resilient, and support and enrich the lives of all British Columbians.

The dashboard displays information about provincial and regional projects that were funded by Together for Wildlife. Projects are associated with a particular goal and action under the strategy, and focus on the stewardship of wildlife species and their habitats, as well as related communications and engagement. Currently, the dashboard includes projects funded during 2020-2021, and additional years of data will be added annually.

The spreadsheet includes project information that forms the basis for the dashboard, such as the location, dollar amounts of funding, and achievements.


Tags: Wildlife
Organization: Wildlife
HectaresBC

HectaresBC provides web access to visualize and analyze geographic data. The system allows users to easily create queries that produce map visualizations and statistical summaries based on criteria that may combine multiple datasets. 

For example, you could very quickly create a map and statistical summary that shows the area of each local health authority that is within 1 km of the ocean, more than 500 meters from the nearest road, and below 800 meters in elevation. 

Users can visualize, analyze, and download 100s of datasets from the platform that range from current and future climate data, to administrative boundaries and land use to environmental and ecological classifications.  All the data within the system is grid based (100 meter X 100 meter cells) also known as raster data. 

Tags: analysis, geomatics, hectare, map, raster
Organization: Data Systems and Services (DataBC)
BC Wildfire OFTS Burn Registration Locations - Active

The Open Fire Tracking System (OFTS) Data contains active Burn Registration Numbers that are used to track all large burning projects, for both private property burns and forestry industry burns, throughout the province. Clients register their burns with their property information, number of piles/size of area they are burning, their specific location and contact information. This dataset is a record of all the active burns and can be cross referenced if there is a fire report in the area. This information allows users to determine if a fire report is a wildfire or if is a controlled burn. 

This data is sourced internally from the BC Wildfire Service and is not available for download at this time.

Tags: BCWS, OFTS, burn registrations, forest fire, wildfire
Organization: BC Wildfire Service
Safe Harbour - Respect for All

Safe Harbour: Respect for All is a long-standing AMSSA program that puts vision into action: creating opportunities for store-front businesses, institutions, agencies, and municipalities to celebrate our differences, helping to create safer, more welcoming communities that support diversity and reject discrimination. Safe Harbour is a commitment to diversity that helps increase the resilience of organizations by increasing their community profile as diversity leaders.

Tags: AMSSA, diversity, respect, safe harbour
Organization: Multiculturalism
River Forecast Centre - Snow Weather Station Map

This map displays automated snow weather station (ASWS) locations in British Columbia. For more information, please visit the River Forecast Centre website: http://www.gov.bc.ca/riverforecast.

This application has been replaced by [Snow Stations Interactive Map](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/da6ed365-e5f7-4b29-a637-0b1b2025eb78)

Tags: DMF, map, snow, weather
Organization: River Forecast Centre
Private Liquor Store and BC Liquor Store Locations

Please visit the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch website for datasets of liquor licensees: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=6D2A8A0AC8C64BECB9B1C2AD7FB33006 

Tags: address, alcohol, city, licensing, liquor control, liquor store, location, town
Organization: Liquor and Cannabis Regulation
Licensed Establishments in B.C.

This is a list of all liquor licence holders in B.C., including bars, restaurants, private liquor stores, wineries, breweries, distilleries and UBrews/UVins. There are approximately 10,000 licences in total. The list can be sorted by name, city, licence type, and capacity. The business location and mailing address are listed for each licence. This information is updated every two weeks and does not include liquor licence applications that are in progress.

Tags: LCLB, UBrew, UVin, alcohol, bar, brewery, distillery, licence, liquor, liquor store, lounge, nightclub, public, restaurant, winery
Organization: Liquor and Cannabis Regulation
Wolves and Linear Features

Linear features are the dominant source of human-related disturbance in B.C.’s boreal caribou ranges. Linear features can be problematic because they provide access for predators in boreal caribou ranges, while simultaneously decreasing the ability of caribou to avoid predators due to habitat fragmentation.

Wolves, in particular, have been observed to use linear features to facilitate faster and more efficient travel, improve predation success with longer lines of sight, and to take advantage of road kill as a food resource during the winter months.

Understanding how wolves use linear features is critical for recovery planning; the restoration of these features is a major component of B.C.’s Boreal Caribou Protection and Recovery Plan. The objective of this section is understand how and when wolves use linear features in B.C.’s boreal caribou ranges, and what the characteristics of these linear features are.

Tags: Boreal Caribou, Caribou, Caribou Recovery Program, Storymap
Organization: Terrestrial Species Recovery
Causes of Caribou Mortality

Wolf predation is the primary source of boreal caribou mortality in British Columbia. Other factors such as wolverine predation, poor body condition and human-related activity (e.g., harvest and vehicle collisions) also contribute to adult mortality. 

However, site examinations revealed that more than 70% of investigated boreal caribou mortalities in B.C. could be attributed to wolf predation. The majority of these mortalities occurred between April and September coinciding with the spring, calving, and summer seasons.

Understanding the causes of caribou mortality is critical to recovery planning, as common characteristics between sites can be used to identify high risk caribou habitats and landscape features.

Tags: Boreal Caribou, Caribou, Caribou Recovery Program, Mortality, Storymap
Organization: Terrestrial Species Recovery
North Cowichan Development

The Development dataset contains 2022 Official Community Plan data. This package includes the Comprehensive Development Plan areas, Land Use Designation areas, Water Use Designation areas, and the Urban Containment Boundary. Always refer to the current Official Community Plan Bylaw on the North Cowichan website.

This data may only be used under the terms of the [Open Government Licence - Municipality of North Cowichan](http://www.northcowichan.ca/ogl).  You are encouraged to contact the data custodian if you have any questions regarding fitness for use.

Additional datasets, including this one, are also available via the [North Cowichan Open Data Package](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/eee9e339-97ac-4550-ba96-0dc8fd5117b9).

Data is refreshed daily Monday to Friday.

Tags: OCP, UCB, development, urban containment boundary
Organization: Municipality of North Cowichan
Aggregate Resource Potential Maps

An aggregate potential map typically outlines areas of aggregate resource potential as polygons on the map and qualitatively ranks the relative potential of the areas. Rankings assigned are Historic (which represent recent and present producing areas), Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (potential hosts to future aggregate deposits) and Unclassified. The parameters used in the derivation of the rankings, including landform type, quantity of sand versus gravel, volume estimate, thickness of deposit, etc., are also detailed on the map. On-site geotechnical evaluation is still required to quantitatively confirm the aggregate potential of any specific target. However, the maps provide a quick "first approximation" for alternative land use by also identifying areas which hold little or no potential for aggregate resources. Ultimately, such maps save those planners, developers and producers involved in aggregate considerable effort and cost by focusing attention on select areas.   

Tags: aggregate, aggregate resource potential maps, maps, polygons, potential, rank, resource potential
Organization: BC Geological Survey
BC Grizzly Bear Habitat Classification and Rating

This project includes:

•  2 sets of raw data which are specific ratings for each ecosystem unit for 1) Ecosections with Biogeoclimatic zones/subzones/variants and 2) Broad Ecosystem Units. These data are available as spatial files and spreadsheets.

•  an accompanying report which describes the context, methods, and rationale that were used to create the spatial habitat data and it also summarizes the findings based on different ecological factors such as vegetation type, forest age, ecological diversity, and topography.

•  a data dictionary and rating rationale for the Broad Ecosystem spatial file. (The Ecosections with Biogeoclimatic zones/subzones/variants data has not been altered and the rationale is included in the ratings file.)


Tags: Grizzly Bear, WHR, Wildlife Habitat Ratings, grizzlies, habitat
Organization: Ecosystems
South Coast Region Discharge Stations

Hydrometric data for selected stations in BC (Aquarius) and Washington State (USGS). Discharge  (m3/s) maximum, minimum and median for the previous day (UTC). Updated daily.
BC data source (Aquarius): https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/hydrometric_data.
Washington State data source (USGS): https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt

Tags: AGO, AGO data, AGOL, ArcGIS Online, Discharge, Drought, Hydrometric
Organization: Regional Operations - South Coast
South Coast Regional Watershed Drought Level

This dataset is derived from the Freshwater Atlas (FWA) Assessment Watersheds and FWA Named Watersheds. It provides conservation levels of watersheds in the South Coast Natural Resource Region. These data are updated as required by the South Coast Natural Resource Region, Ministry of Forests, Government of British Columbia.

Tags: AGO, AGO data, AGOL, ArcGIS Online, Drought, Watersheds
Organization: Regional Operations - South Coast
Snow Basin Indices Map

This is a map of current snow basin indices across British Columbia. Snow basin index mapping is based on analysis from the River Forecast Centre, and is meant to accompany the Snow Conditions and Water Supply Bulletins that are published for data from January 1st, February 1st, March 1st, April 1st, May 1st, May 15th, June 1st and June 15th each year. Snow data collection is managed by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy's Snow Program.

Tags: AGO, BC, British Columbia, Canada, Climate, Drought, Flood, Hydrology, River Forecast Centre, Snow, Water
Organization: River Forecast Centre
Mushroom Picking Reference Map

This reference map is designed to help mushroom pickers identify the location of recent fires as well as restricted areas where picking is not allowed.

For more information please visit the [British Columbia Mushroom Picking Information Site](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/crown-land-water/crown-land/crown-land-uses/mushroom-picking).

Mushroom picking is allowed on provincial Crown land without a permit, but it’s illegal to pick mushrooms in a provincial or national park. On private land, pickers must get permission from the property owner to access the land and harvest mushrooms from it.

Tags: AGO, ArcGIS Online, Fire, Mushroom, fungus, picking, wildfire
Organization: Regional Operations - Thompson Okanagan