AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Indicator Summary Data: Change in Size of Glaciers in BC (1985-2005)

This tabular data set contains the result of an analysis supporting the indicator 'Change in Size of Glaciers in B.C. (1985-2005)' published in [Indicators of Climate Change in British Columbia (2015-16 Update)](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/download/216DBDF5B9504E6B9B29D8E6C0CD2849) and by [Environmental Reporting BC](http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/soe/indicators/climate-change/glaciers.html). The data set includes estimates of area of ice coverage for 1985 and 2005 (kilometers squared), percent area change of ice coverage from 1985 to 2005, and estimated glacier volume loss rate from 1985 to 2000 (cubic kilometers per year). Data are provided for British Columbia as well as for each of the seven terrestrial [ecoprovinces in which glaciers occur in British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=80F98E32A7FC45B2AC8F838041CB98A9). 

Tags: climate change, environmental reporting, glacier, ice coverage, indicator, stateofenvironment
Organization: Climate Action Secretariat
Parks and Protected Areas - Year of Establishment

This tabular dataset supports the '[Trends in Ecosystem Protection through Establishment of BC Parks and Protected Areas (2012)](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/research-monitoring-and-reporting/reporting/envreportbc/archived-indicators/land/2012_trends_eco_protection_bc_parks_1911-2012.pdf)' indicator published by [Environmental Reporting BC](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=FF80E0B985F245CEA62808414D78C41B). The dataset includes year of establishment and size (hectares) for each currently active BC Park and Protected Area established from 1911 to 2011.

Tags: BC Parks, date of establishment, hectare, size, stateofenvironment
Organization: Knowledge Management
Indicator Summary Data: Change in Snow Depth and Snow Water Content in BC (1950-2014)

This tabular dataset is the result of an analysis supporting the indicator 'Change in Snow Depth and Snow Water Content in BC (1950-2014)' published in [Indicators of Climate Change for British Columbia (2015-16 Update)](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/download/216DBDF5B9504E6B9B29D8E6C0CD2849) and on [Environmental Reporting BC](http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/soe/indicators/climate-change/snow.html). The analysis used snow monitoring data from the [B.C. Data Catalogue](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/705df46f-e9d6-4124-bc4a-66f54c07b228). The results data set includes station ID, location coordinates, station elevation (m), an estimate of long-term change in snow depth (depth) and snow water equivalent (swe) from 1950 to 2014 in percent per year and  statistical significance of estimates. The ecoprovince data set includes an estimate of long-term change in snow depth (depth) and snow water equivalent (swe) from 1950 to 2014 in percent per year and statistical significance of estimates for each of the seven terrestrial [ecoprovinces in British Columbia](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=80F98E32A7FC45B2AC8F838041CB98A9).

Tags: climate change, environmental reporting, indicator, snow, snow depth, snow water content, stateofenvironment
Organization: Climate Action Secretariat
Indicator Summary Data: Change in Timing and Volume of River Flow in BC (1912-2012)

This tabular dataset is the result of an analysis supporting the indicator 'Change in Timing and Volume of River Flow in BC' published in [Indicators of Climate Change for British Columbia (2015-16 Update)](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/download/216DBDF5B9504E6B9B29D8E6C0CD2849) and on [Environmental Reporting BC](http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/soe/indicators/climate-change/rivers.html). The analysis used river flow monitoring data for B.C. available from the [the Environment and Climate Change Canada HYDAT Database](https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/water-overview/quantity/monitoring/survey/data-products-services/explorer.html). The results dataset includes station name, station ID, location coordinates, hydrological metadata, estimates and significance of long-term change in river flow timing (days per year) and river flow volume (m3 per second per year) and statistical significance of estimates. Estimates are provided annually and seasonally for two trend time periods, 1912-2012 for six stations and 1958-2012 for 11 stations.

Tags: climate change, environmental reporting, hydrology, indicator, river flow, stateofenvironment, surface water
Organization: Climate Action Secretariat
BC FIRST Tire Recycling Data 1991-2006

Financial Incentives for Recycling Scrap Tires (FIRST) collection and recycling data (tonnes) from 1991 to 2006. In 2007 [Tire Stewardship BC](http://www.tsbc.ca/), a not for profit society, launched the new scrap tire recycling program replacing the government-run program that had been in place since 1991. Tire Stewardship BC  collection and recycling data is available [here](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/f791329b-c2dc-4f82-9993-209780f2a1c6).

Tags: environmental reporting, product stewardship, recycling, scrap tires, stateofenvironment
Organization: Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Branch
Tire Stewardship BC Tire Recycling Data

[Tire Stewardship BC](http://www.tsbc.ca/index.php) scrap tire collection and recycling data (tonnes) from 2007 to 2011. Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) is a not-for-profit society, formed to accept responsibility for the provincial scrap tire recycling program. The TSBC industry-led product stewardship provincial scrap tire recycling program replaced BC FIRST, the government-run program that had been in place since 1991. BC FIRST Tire collection and recycling data for 1991 to 2007 is available [here](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/a29ad492-29a2-44b9-8693-d27a8cc8e686).

Tags: environmental reporting, product stewardship, recycling, scrap tires, stateofenvironment
Organization: Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Branch
Indicator Summary Data: Change in Sea Surface Temperature in BC (1935-2014)

This tabular dataset is the result of an analysis supporting the indicator 'Change in Sea Surface Temperature in BC (1935-2014)' published in [Indicators of Climate Change for British Columbia (2015-16 Update)](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/download/216DBDF5B9504E6B9B29D8E6C0CD2849) and on [Environmental Reporting BC](http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/soe/indicators/climate-change/sea-surface-temperature.html). The analysis used sea surface monitoring data for B.C. available from [Fisheries and Oceans Canada](http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/oceans/data-donnees/lightstations-phares/index-eng.html). The data set includes station name, location coordinates, an estimate of long-term change in sea surface temperature from 1935 to 2014 (degrees Celsius per century) and  statistical significance of estimates. Estimates are provided annually and seasonally for seven stations.

Tags: climate change, environmental reporting, indicator, sea surface temperature, stateofenvironment
Organization: Climate Action Secretariat
Indicator Summary Data: Land Designations that Contribute to Conservation in B.C.

These tabular datasets are the result of an analysis completed for the '[Land Designations that Contribute to Conservation in B.C.' indicator](http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/soe/indicators/land/land-designations.html) published on Environmental Reporting BC. 

Land designations that contribute to conservation are spatially-defined areas established through legislation or purchased for the protection of nature and cultural values, the conservation of biological diversity and ecosystem services and the management of natural resources. Over 40 land designations were divided into three broad categories: 

- **Protected Lands** includes all _Parks & Protected Areas_ with the primary purpose of the long-term conservation of nature and cultural values. This category includes a subcategory called _Other Protected Lands_ which are those Protected Lands not managed by a Parks agency (For example, lands held Non-Governmental Organizations).

- **Resource Exclusion Areas** includes all designations that fully exclude one or two resource activities for the purpose of conservation.

- **Spatially Managed Areas** includes all spatial designations managing or limiting development or a resource activity for the purpose of conservation, or a spatial management regime in place to preserve specified elements of biodiversity but where activity is still allowed to occur.

This record contains tabular summaries of the area and percentage of land in each of the categories, at a provincial scale as well as by [Biogeoclimatic Zone](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/f358a53b-ffde-4830-a325-a5a03ff672c3), [Ecoregion and Ecosection](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/ccc01f43-860d-4583-8ba4-e72d8379441e).

This analysis was completed using land designations spatial data from [here](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/e0b30537-5498-437b-b668-9fafe44bf903), available as of November 2, 2017. The [**R**](https://www.r-project.org/) code for reproducing this indicator summary data is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/bcgov/land-designations-indicator).


Tags: Environmental Reporting, Land Use, Protected Areas, environmental indicator, stateofenvironment
Organization: Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Branch
Indicator Summary Data: Protected Lands and Waters in B.C.

These tabular datasets are the result of an analysis completed for the '[Protected Lands & Waters in B.C.' indicator published on Environmental Reporting BC](http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/soe/indicators/land/protected-lands-and-waters.html)  in June 2016. The data include:

1. The number and total area (hectares and percent) of B.C. land and waters covered by protected area designations.

2. The area (hectares and percent) of  land and waters in each of B.C.'s ecoregions covered by protected areas, broken down by designation. 

3. The total area protected (hectares and percent), with overlaps removed, of land and waters in each of B.C.'s ecoregions.

4. The area (hectares and percent) of  land and waters in each of B.C.'s biogeoclimatic zones covered by protected areas, broken down by designation. 

5. The total area protected (hectares and percent), with overlaps removed, of land and waters in each of B.C.'s biogeoclimatic zones.

The source data on protected areas for these summaries come from three sources: 

- The 2015 [Canadian Council on
Ecological Areas](http://www.ccea.org/) database of protected areas in
Canada [(Conservation Areas Reporting and Tracking System - CARTS)](http://www.ccea.org/carts/) accessed in January 2016; 

- The provincially
administered [Conservation Lands Data](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/68327529-c0d5-4fcb-b84e-f8d98a7f8612) maintained by the [B.C. Ministry of
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource
Operations](http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/habitat/conservation-lands/);

- Data for privately held conservation lands, such as those owned by
land trusts, or private lands protected by conservation covenants,
available from the [British Columbia Non-Governmental Organization
Conservation Areas Database Working
Group](http://ltabc.ca/resources/2012-02-05-22-20-02). 

Municipal and regional parks were not included in the analyses. 

The [**R**](http://www.r-project.org) code for reproducing this indicator summary data is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/bcgov/protected-lands-and-waters-indicator).

Tags: biogeoclimatic zones, ecoregions, environmental reporting, protected areas, protected lands, protected waters, protection, state of environment reporting, stateofenvironment
Organization: Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Branch
Indicator Summary Data: Change in Sea Level in BC (1910-2014)

This tabular dataset is the result of an analysis supporting the indicator 'Change in Sea Level in B.C. (1910-2014)' published in [Indicators of Climate Change for British Columbia (2015-16 Update)](http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/download/216DBDF5B9504E6B9B29D8E6C0CD2849) and on [Environmental Reporting BC](http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/soe/indicators/climate-change/sea-level.html). The analysis used sea level monitoring data for B.C. available from [Fisheries and Oceans Canada](http://www.isdm-gdsi.gc.ca/isdm-gdsi/twl-mne/index-eng.htm). The summary dataset includes station name, an estimate of long-term change in sea level from 1910 to 2014 (mm per year) and statistical significance of estimates. Estimates are provided annually for four stations. 

Tags: climate change, environmental reporting, indicator, sea level, sea level rise, stateofenvironment
Organization: Climate Action Secretariat
Local Government Statistics - Analysis of Authorized Debt and Short-Term Capital Borrowing - Municipality - 2008

Local Government Statistics - General Statistics - Analysis of Authorized Debt and Short-Term Capital Borrowing - Municipality - 2008. The Statistics schedules consist of data provided to the ministry by local governments in annual financial reporting forms. While the ministry does perform checks of the data, we do not guarantee its accuracy or validity. Users should contact local governments directly if confirmation is required. Beginning in 2002 the schedules have been amended to reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, thus they differ greatly from previous years. Regional District statistics use the current year assessments supplied by BC Assessment in April and revised population estimates certified by the Minister responsible. Data for previous years may be requested electronically.

Tags: analysis, authorized, borrowing, capital, debt, local government, municipality, short term, statistics
Organization: Local Government Infrastructure and Finance
Local Government Statistics - Development Cost Charges and Building Permit Information - Municipality - 2004

Local Government Statistics - General Statistics - Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and Building Permit Information - Municipality - 2004. The Statistics schedules consist of data provided to the ministry by local governments in annual financial reporting forms. While the ministry does perform checks of the data, we do not guarantee its accuracy or validity. Users should contact local governments directly if confirmation is required. Beginning in 2002 the schedules have been amended to reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, thus they differ greatly from previous years. Regional District statistics use the current year assessments supplied by BC Assessment in April and revised population estimates certified by the Minister responsible. Data for previous years may be requested electronically.

Tags: DCC, building, charge, cost, development, information, local government, municipality, permit, statistics
Organization: Local Government Infrastructure and Finance
Local Government Statistics - Development Cost Charges and Building Permit Information - Regional District - 2007

Local Government Statistics - General Statistics - Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and Building Permit Information - Regional District - 2007. The Statistics schedules consist of data provided to the ministry by local governments in annual financial reporting forms. While the ministry does perform checks of the data, we do not guarantee its accuracy or validity. Users should contact local governments directly if confirmation is required. Beginning in 2002 the schedules have been amended to reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, thus they differ greatly from previous years. Regional District statistics use the current year assessments supplied by BC Assessment in April and revised population estimates certified by the Minister responsible. Data for previous years may be requested electronically.

Tags: DCC, building, charge, cost, development, district, information, local government, permit, regional, statistics
Organization: Local Government Infrastructure and Finance
Local Government Statistics - Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets (Net Debt) - Regional District - 2008

Local Government Statistics - General Statistics - Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets (Net Debt) - Regional District - 2008. The Statistics schedules consist of data provided to the ministry by local governments in annual financial reporting forms. While the ministry does perform checks of the data, we do not guarantee its accuracy or validity. Users should contact local governments directly if confirmation is required. Beginning in 2002 the schedules have been amended to reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, thus they differ greatly from previous years. Regional District statistics use the current year assessments supplied by BC Assessment in April and revised population estimates certified by the Minister responsible. Data for previous years may be requested electronically.

Tags: district, local government, net debt, net financial assets, regional, statement of change, statistics
Organization: Local Government Infrastructure and Finance
Local Government Statistics - Development Cost Charges and Building Permit Information - Regional District - 2003

Local Government Statistics - General Statistics - Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and Building Permit Information - Regional District - 2003. The Statistics schedules consist of data provided to the ministry by local governments in annual financial reporting forms. While the ministry does perform checks of the data, we do not guarantee its accuracy or validity. Users should contact local governments directly if confirmation is required. Beginning in 2002 the schedules have been amended to reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, thus they differ greatly from previous years. Regional District statistics use the current year assessments supplied by BC Assessment in April and revised population estimates certified by the Minister responsible. Data for previous years may be requested electronically.

Tags: DCC, building, charge, cost, development, district, information, local government, permit, regional, statistics
Organization: Local Government Infrastructure and Finance
Local Government Statistics - Development Cost Charges and Building Permit Information - Municipality - 2006

Local Government Statistics - General Statistics - Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and Building Permit Information - Municipality - 2006. The Statistics schedules consist of data provided to the ministry by local governments in annual financial reporting forms. While the ministry does perform checks of the data, we do not guarantee its accuracy or validity. Users should contact local governments directly if confirmation is required. Beginning in 2002 the schedules have been amended to reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, thus they differ greatly from previous years. Regional District statistics use the current year assessments supplied by BC Assessment in April and revised population estimates certified by the Minister responsible. Data for previous years may be requested electronically.

Tags: DCC, building, charge, cost, development, information, local government, municipality, permit, statistics
Organization: Local Government Infrastructure and Finance
Local Government Statistics - Development Cost Charges and Building Permit Information - Municipality - 2007

Local Government Statistics - General Statistics - Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and Building Permit Information - Municipality - 2007. The Statistics schedules consist of data provided to the ministry by local governments in annual financial reporting forms. While the ministry does perform checks of the data, we do not guarantee its accuracy or validity. Users should contact local governments directly if confirmation is required. Beginning in 2002 the schedules have been amended to reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, thus they differ greatly from previous years. Regional District statistics use the current year assessments supplied by BC Assessment in April and revised population estimates certified by the Minister responsible. Data for previous years may be requested electronically.

Tags: DCC, building, charge, cost, development, information, local government, municipality, permit, statistics
Organization: Local Government Infrastructure and Finance
Local Government Statistics - Analysis of Authorized Debt and Short-Term Capital Borrowing - Regional District - 2008

Local Government Statistics - General Statistics - Analysis of Authorized Debt and Short-Term Capital Borrowing - Regional District - 2008. The Statistics schedules consist of data provided to the ministry by local governments in annual financial reporting forms. While the ministry does perform checks of the data, we do not guarantee its accuracy or validity. Users should contact local governments directly if confirmation is required. Beginning in 2002 the schedules have been amended to reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, thus they differ greatly from previous years. Regional District statistics use the current year assessments supplied by BC Assessment in April and revised population estimates certified by the Minister responsible. Data for previous years may be requested electronically.

Tags: analysis, authorized, borrowing, capital, debt, district, local government, regional, short term, statistics
Organization: Local Government Infrastructure and Finance
Local Government Statistics - Development Cost Charges and Building Permit Information - Regional District - 2004

Local Government Statistics - General Statistics - Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and Building Permit Information - Regional District - 2004. The Statistics schedules consist of data provided to the ministry by local governments in annual financial reporting forms. While the ministry does perform checks of the data, we do not guarantee its accuracy or validity. Users should contact local governments directly if confirmation is required. Beginning in 2002 the schedules have been amended to reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, thus they differ greatly from previous years. Regional District statistics use the current year assessments supplied by BC Assessment in April and revised population estimates certified by the Minister responsible. Data for previous years may be requested electronically.

Tags: DCC, building, charge, cost, development, district, information, local government, permit, regional, statistics
Organization: Local Government Infrastructure and Finance
Local Government Statistics - Development Cost Charges and Building Permit Information - Regional District - 2005

Local Government Statistics - General Statistics - Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and Building Permit Information - Regional District - 2005. The Statistics schedules consist of data provided to the ministry by local governments in annual financial reporting forms. While the ministry does perform checks of the data, we do not guarantee its accuracy or validity. Users should contact local governments directly if confirmation is required. Beginning in 2002 the schedules have been amended to reflect Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, thus they differ greatly from previous years. Regional District statistics use the current year assessments supplied by BC Assessment in April and revised population estimates certified by the Minister responsible. Data for previous years may be requested electronically.

Tags: DCC, building, charge, cost, development, district, information, local government, permit, regional, statistics
Organization: Local Government Infrastructure and Finance