AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Loons and Grebes - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Distribution of loon and grebe bird species habitat in coastal British Columbia showing relative abundance (RA) by season and overall relative importance (RI). RI is based on project region and not on the province as a whole. CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data. 

Tags: Canada, Seabirds, biology, grebe, habitat, loon, marine bird, ornithology, overwintering
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Great Blue Herons - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Distribution of Great Blue Heron habitat in coastal British Columbia showing relative abundance (RA) by season and overall relative importance (RI). RI is based on project region and not on the province as a whole. CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data.

Tags: Canada, biology, great blue heron, habitat, marine bird, nest, ornithology, shorebird
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Bird Colonies - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

The distribution of nesting areas for bird colonies in coastal British Columbia showing relative abundance (RA) by season and overall relative importance (RI). RI is based on project region and not on the province as a whole. Number counts for various species in the colony location are provided. CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data.

Tags: Canada, Seabirds, biology, bird colony, habitat, marine bird, ornithology, population count, shorebird
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Roosevelt Elk population abundance 2013 to 2023 - South Coast SBOT

Breakdown of elk abundance estimates and information used to produce estimates for each year an elk population unit (EPU) was surveyed including survey count by age/sex class, population targets, estimated abundance using standard and model approaches, credible (confidence) intervals for modelled estimates, and relevant age/sex ratios produced from modelling. Information is currently provided by the South Coast region of BC only.

Tags: British Columbia, Canada, Elk, Population abundance, Roosevelt Elk, SBOT, South Coast, Stewardship Baseline, Stewardship Baseline Objectives Tool
Organization: Regional Operations - South Coast
Project Zones

These zones represent conceptual boundaries within which there are underserved households and communities for connectivity purposes - i.e. they do not have 50/10 Mbps internet service or highway cellular service. Households in these areas may require backbone or last mile infrastructure builds to achieve connectivity. This version of the dataset is a draft to be used as a communication tool with respondents.  Data also shows First Nations reserves within each zone.

Tags: Connectivity, Internet Service Provider, NetworkBC, high speed Internet
Organization: Connected Communities Branch
Waterfowl Unspecified - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

The distribution of unspecified waterfowl habitat in coastal British Columbia showing relative abundance (RA) by season and overall relative importance (RI). RI is based on project region and not on the province as a whole. CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data. 

Tags: Canada, biology, habitat, marine bird, moulting, ornithology, overwintering, waterfowl, wetland
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Marbled Murrelets - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Distribution of Marbeled Murrelet habitat in coastal British Columbia showing relative abundance (RA) by season and overall relative importance (RI). RI is based on project region and not on the province as a whole. CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data. 

Tags: Canada, Seabirds, biology, habitat, marbled murrelet, marine bird, ornithology
Organization: GeoBC Branch
BC Offshore Oil and Gas Seismic Profiles

The locations of coastal British Columbia offshore oil and gas seismic profiles.

There has not been any seismic done in the Queen Charlotte Basin since 1972. There currently exists a moreatorium on Oil and Gas exploration so there are no plans to do any more until the moratorium is lifter. 

The seismic lines in this data layer are surveys which were done over 45 years ago, in single passes. The attribute data for the polylines refers to interpretations done in 1988, which are still accessible via the web-links.



Tags: BC Energy Regulator, BCER, Energy Regulator, OGC, Oil and Gas Commission, coast, gas, oil, oil and gas, profile, seismic
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Disaster Response Routes

Critical Routes are identified pre-disaster to purposefully develop key routes for resilience planning, and to categorize transportation infrastructure to purposefully plan that there will be key routes available, at minimum, for emergency responders and emergency resources immediately after a disaster. Critical routes include a combination of municipal, provincial, and federal infrastructure and are the primary corridors of movement in an impact area. 
 
During a disaster, Critical Routes may be designated as Disaster Response Routes (DRRs) to temporarily prioritize the movement of people and/or goods to achieve emergency response objectives. DRRs may or may not coincide with critical routes, may be multi-modal, and could change due to the circumstances to address the immediate need. DRRs are flexible and adaptable to a particular event for distinct movement of resources. DRRs may only be capable of supporting emergency responder vehicles. DRRs are not automatically activated because they must be coordinated. These routes are regulated by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

Tags: DRP, disaster, disaster response, disaster response routes
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Wildlife Act - Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulation (Sea to Sky) - Closed Area Points

Seasonal motor vehicle closure points depicted as approximations based on written descriptions in the Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulation (Wildlife Act). Closed areas included only for Sea to Sky Natural Resource District (Schedule 1, Sections 76, 111 and 112). Closed areas are established to protect critical habitat for threatened Grizzly Bear populations.

[View Application](https://governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=fcb892d28fde45799e38c0ae88c1ce1d)


Tags: Grizzly Bear, Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulation, Wildlife Act
Organization: Regional Operations - South Coast
Kokanee Habitat Zones Okanagan Region

Kokanee habitat zones for Okanagan region lakes. The purpose of this data is to support the Large Lakes Protocol, an interagency document that addresses the processes that need to be followed during foreshore development. The required application process varies depending on habitat value zone. The data was sourced from Kokanee Shore spawner inventory data

Tags: Kokanee, Okanagan, large lakes protocol, spawning
Organization: Regional Operations - Thompson Okanagan
Recreational Fish Fishery - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Areas of marine recreational fish fisheries in British Columbia. 

CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data.

Tags: CRIMS, fish, fisheries, recreational
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Forest Drought Risk Assessment Tool

Forest Drought Risk Assessment Tool (ForDRAT) provides estimates of stand-level drought risk for various BC
tree species (Interior only at this point). Drought risk estimates are provided across different biogeoclimatic units and relative soil moisture regimes for both current and future climates.

The data are currently provided in a spreadsheet, with the following columns:
1. BGC: Biogeoclimatic zone, subzone and variant.
2. Period: Data are provided for three historical periods: (i) 1961-1990 climate normal period; (ii) 1971-2000; and (iii) 1981-2010.
Projected drought risk is provided for three future periods: (i) 2020 (2011-2040); (ii) 2050 (2041-2070); and (iii) 2080 (2071-2100).
3. SMR_text: Text description of relative soil moisture regime.
4. SMR: Integer code of relative soil moisture regime.
5. AET_PET: Mean annual ratio of actual to potential
evapotranspiration.
6. The remaining columns provide estimated drought risk by species. Species codes are as follows: (i) Pl = lodgepole pine; (ii) Sx = hybrid white spruce; (iii) Fd = Douglas-fir (interior variety); (iv) Bl = subalpine fir; (v) Cw = western redcedar; (vi) Hw = western hemlock; (vii) Lw = western larch; (viii) Py = ponderosa pine; (ix) Ac = black cottonwood; and (x) At = trembling aspen. More species will be added over time.


Details on ForDRAT development are provided in the following resources:

DeLong et al. 2022: http://library.nrs.gov.bc.ca/digipub/Tr141.pdf

DeLong et al. 2019: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Tr/TR125.pdf

Foord et al. 2017: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/En/En119.htm

Nitschke and Innes. 2008: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304380007004061?via%3Dihub

Tags: Climate, Drought, Soil Moisture
Organization: Forest Carbon and Climate Services Branch
BC Drought Levels

The BC Drought Levels layer represents the current drought levels in the Province of British Columbia. The levels are updated as required during the core drought season by GeoBC and the Water Management Branch of the Ministry of Forests. Core drought season typically begins following spring freshet and ends with the onset of winter conditions.

For more information on drought in British Columbia, please visit the BC Drought Information webpage or the BC Drought Information Portal. https://droughtportal.gov.bc.ca

Tags: AGO, AGOL, ArcGIS Online, BC, British Columbia, Canada, Drought, GeoBC, Water
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Atlas of Canada 1:1,000,000 National Scale Data - Waterbodies

This polygonal dataset contains fresh water lakes and rivers in British Columbia, suitable for mapping and analysis at the 1:1 million scale.  It does not include the coastline; a feature that was previously included in 1:1 million lakes and rivers datasets. The coastline is included in the Atlas of Canada 1:1,000,000 National Scale Data - Political Boundaries dataset.

The Atlas of Canada National Scale Data 1:1,000,000 Series consists of a number of data sets that were compiled to be used for atlas large scale (1:1,000,000 to 1:4,000,000) mapping. These data sets have been integrated so that their relative positions are cartographically correct.

This dataset contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. The British Columbia portion of the nationwide dataset was extracted for publication to the BCGW.  Islands within waterbodies were clipped out of the waterbodies.

Other Atlas of Canada 1:1,000,000 National Scale Datasets in the BCGW include:

https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-rivers
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-roads
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-boundaries
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-populated-places


Tags: double-line rivers, lakes, waterbodies
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Atlas of Canada 1:1,000,000 National Scale Data - Roads

This dataset includes roads and ferry routes within British Columbia, suitable for mapping and analysis at the 1:1 million scale.  Some ferry routes are identified as seasonal routes only.

The Atlas of Canada National Scale Data 1:1,000,000 Series consists of a number of data sets that were compiled to be used for atlas large scale (1:1,000,000 to 1:4,000,000) mapping. These data sets have been integrated so that their relative positions are cartographically correct.

This dataset contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. The British Columbia portion of the nationwide dataset was extracted for publication to the BCGW.

Other Atlas of Canada 1:1,000,000 National Scale Datasets in the BCGW include:

https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-rivers
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-boundaries
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-waterbodies
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-populated-places



Tags: Ferry, Transportation, access road, road, road network
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Atlas of Canada 1:1,000,000 National Scale Data - Rivers

This linear dataset includes rivers in British Columbia, suitable for mapping and analysis at the 1:1 million scale.

The Atlas of Canada National Scale Data 1:1,000,000 Series consists of a number of data sets that were compiled to be used for atlas large scale (1:1,000,000 to 1:4,000,000) mapping. These data sets have been integrated so that their relative positions are cartographically correct.

This dataset contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. The British Columbia portion of the nationwide dataset was extracted for publication to the BCGW.

Other Atlas of Canada 1:1,000,000 National Scale Datasets in the BCGW include:

https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-roads
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-boundaries
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-waterbodies
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-populated-places



Tags: Ferry, Transportation, access road, road, road network
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Census Profiles for BC Census Subdivisions - 2021 Census

Comprehensive set of census profile attributes for census subdivisions, including attributes describing population age, housing and shelter, spoken languages, occupations and labour, industry, commuting, education, and industry. 

Data elements in this view will be populated as data becomes available from Stats Canada (see [Release Schedule - 2021 Census dissemination planning](https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/ref/prodserv/release-diffusion-eng.cfm)

Tags: census division, census profiles
Organization: BC Stats
Atlas of Canada 1:1,000,000 National Scale Data - Boundaries

The polygons in this dataset represent the terrestrial land base of British Columbia, suitable for mapping and analysis at the 1:1 million scale. Features are single part polygons; each island has its own record.

The Atlas of Canada National Scale Data 1:1,000,000 Series consists of a number of data sets that were compiled to be used for atlas large scale (1:1,000,000 to 1:4,000,000) mapping. These data sets have been integrated so that their relative positions are cartographically correct.

This dataset contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. The British Columbia portion of the nationwide dataset was extracted for publication to the BCGW.

Other Atlas of Canada 1:1,000,000 National Scale Datasets in the BCGW include:

https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-rivers
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-roads
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-waterbodies
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-populated-places


Tags: coastline, political boundaries
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Atlas of Canada 1:1,000,000 National Scale Data - Populated Places

This point dataset includes populated places within British Columbia, sourced from Statistics Canada.  It is suitable for mapping and analysis at the 1:1 million scale.

The Atlas of Canada National Scale Data 1:1,000,000 Series consists of a number of data sets that were compiled to be used for atlas large scale (1:1,000,000 to 1:4,000,000) mapping. These data sets have been integrated so that their relative positions are cartographically correct.

This dataset contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. The British Columbia portion of the nationwide dataset was extracted for publication to the BCGW.

Other Atlas of Canada 1:1,000,000 National Scale Datasets in the BCGW include:

https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-rivers
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-roads
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-boundaries
https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/atlas-of-canada-1-1-000-000-national-scale-data-waterbodies

Tags: coastline, political boundaries
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Shorebirds (unspecified) - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

The distribution of unspecified shorebird species habitat in coastal British Columbia showing relative abundance (RA) by season and overall relative importance (RI). RI is based on project region and not on the province as a whole. CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data. 

Tags: Canada, biology, breeding, habitat, marine bird, migration, mud flats, ornithology, shorebird, staging
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Recreational Crab Fishery - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Areas of marine recreational crab fisheries in British Columbia. 

CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data.

Tags: CRIMS, crab, fisheries, recreational
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Gulls - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Distribution of gull bird species habitat in coastal British Columbia showing relative abundance (RA) by season and overall relative importance (RI). RI is based on project region and not on the province as a whole. CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data. 

Tags: Canada, Seabirds, biology, colony, feeding, gulls, habitat, marine bird, ornithology, staging
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Geese - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Distribution of geese bird species habitat in coastal British Columbia showing relative abundance (RA) by season and overall relative importance (RI). RI is based on project region and not on the province as a whole. CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data. 

Tags: Canada, Seabirds, biology, bird, geese, habitat, moulting, ornithology, overwintering
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Recreational Scallop Fishery - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Areas of marine recreational scallop fisheries in British Columbia.

CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data. 

Tags: CRIMS, fisheries, recreational, scallop
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Recreational Prawn Fishery - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Areas of marine recreational prawn fisheries in British Columbia.

CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data.

Tags: CRIMS, fisheries, prawn, recreational
Organization: GeoBC Branch