AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Saline Wetlands by Watershed - ACE [ds2766]

For more information, see the Aquatic Significant Habitats Factsheet at [https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=150855]. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Areas of Conservation Emphasis (ACE) is a compilation and analysis of the best-available statewide spatial information in California on biodiversity, rarity and endemism, harvested species, significant habitats, connectivity and wildlife movement, climate vulnerability, climate refugia, and other relevant data (e.g., other conservation priorities such as those identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), stressors, land ownership). ACE addresses both terrestrial and aquatic data. The ACE model combines and analyzes terrestrial information in a 2.5 square mile hexagon grid and aquatic information at the HUC12 watershed level across the state to produce a series of maps for use in non-regulatory evaluation of conservation priorities in California. The model addresses as many of CDFWs statewide conservation and recreational mandates as feasible using high quality data sources. High value areas statewide and in each USDA Ecoregion were identified. The ACE maps and data can be viewed in the ACE online map viewer, or downloaded for use in ArcGIS. For more detailed information see [https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/Analysis/ACE] and [https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=24326].
Seeps and Springs by Watershed - ACE [ds2767]

For more information, see the Aquatic Significant Habitats Factsheet at [https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=150855]. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Areas of Conservation Emphasis (ACE) is a compilation and analysis of the best-available statewide spatial information in California on biodiversity, rarity and endemism, harvested species, significant habitats, connectivity and wildlife movement, climate vulnerability, climate refugia, and other relevant data (e.g., other conservation priorities such as those identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), stressors, land ownership). ACE addresses both terrestrial and aquatic data. The ACE model combines and analyzes terrestrial information in a 2.5 square mile hexagon grid and aquatic information at the HUC12 watershed level across the state to produce a series of maps for use in non-regulatory evaluation of conservation priorities in California. The model addresses as many of CDFWs statewide conservation and recreational mandates as feasible using high quality data sources. High value areas statewide and in each USDA Ecoregion were identified. The ACE maps and data can be viewed in the ACE online map viewer, or downloaded for use in ArcGIS. For more detailed information see [https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/Analysis/ACE] and [https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=24326].
CAL FIRE Wildfire Damage Inspection Template - GDB

This is the schema developed and used by the CAL FIRE Office of State Fire Marshal to assess and record structure damage on wildland fire incidents. The schema is designed to be configured in the ESRI Collector/Field Maps app for data collection during or after an incident. The user must download the database and upload to their organization for data collection. The geodatabase is configured to only show attributes that need to be collected in the field, while other attributes are to be populated post processing. Additional fields such as Category and Structure Type are based off of fields needed in the Incident Status Summary (ICS 209). ─────────────────┬─────────────── Damage Percentage│Description ─────────────────┼─────────────── 1-9% │Affected Damage ─────────────────┼─────────────── 10-25% │Minor Damage ─────────────────┼─────────────── 26-50% │Major Damage ─────────────────┼─────────────── 51-100% │Destroyed ─────────────────┼─────────────── No Damage │No Damage ─────────────────┴───────────────
Willow Flycatcher Range - CWHR B315 [ds594]

Vector datasets of CWHR range maps are one component of California Wildlife Habitat Relationships (CWHR), a comprehensive information system and predictive model for California's wildlife. The CWHR System was developed to support habitat conservation and management, land use planning, impact assessment, education, and research involving terrestrial vertebrates in California. CWHR contains information on life history, management status, geographic distribution, and habitat relationships for wildlife species known to occur regularly in California. Range maps represent the maximum, current geographic extent of each species within California. They were originally delineated at a scale of 1:5,000,000 by species-level experts and have gradually been revised at a scale of 1:1,000,000. For more information about CWHR, visit the CWHR webpage ([https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CWHR]). The webpage provides links to download CWHR data and user documents such as a look up table of available range maps including species code, species name, and range map revision history; a full set of CWHR GIS data; .pdf files of each range map or species life history accounts; and a User Guide.
Terrestrial Native Game Species - ACE [ds2702]

Terrestrial Game Species is a subset of Native Species Richness based on status or management. For more information, see the Native Species Richness Factsheet at [https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=150681]. The user can view a list of species potentially present in each hexagon, including game species, in the ACE Online Viewer [https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/ace/]. The California Department of Fish and Wildlifes (CDFW) Areas of Conservation Emphasis (ACE) is a compilation and analysis of the best-available statewide spatial information in California on biodiversity, rarity and endemism, harvested species, significant habitats, connectivity and wildlife movement, climate vulnerability, climate refugia, and other relevant data (e.g., other conservation priorities such as those identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), stressors, land ownership). ACE addresses both terrestrial and aquatic data. The ACE model combines and analyzes terrestrial information in a 2.5 square mile hexagon grid and aquatic information at the HUC12 watershed level across the state to produce a series of maps for use in non-regulatory evaluation of conservation priorities in California. The model addresses as many of CDFWs statewide conservation and recreational mandates as feasible using high quality data sources. High value areas statewide and in each USDA Ecoregion were identified. The ACE maps and data can be viewed in the ACE online map viewer, or downloaded for use in ArcGIS. For more detailed information see [https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/Analysis/ACE] and [https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=24326].
Terrestrial Climate Change Resilience - ACE [ds2738]

For more information, see the Terrestrial Climate Change Resilience Factsheet at [http://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=150836]. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Areas of Conservation Emphasis (ACE) is a compilation and analysis of the best-available statewide spatial information in California on biodiversity, rarity and endemism, harvested species, significant habitats, connectivity and wildlife movement, climate vulnerability, climate refugia, and other relevant data (e.g., other conservation priorities such as those identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), stressors, land ownership). ACE addresses both terrestrial and aquatic data. The ACE model combines and analyzes terrestrial information in a 2.5 square mile hexagon grid and aquatic information at the HUC12 watershed level across the state to produce a series of maps for use in non-regulatory evaluation of conservation priorities in California. The model addresses as many of CDFWs statewide conservation and recreational mandates as feasible using high quality data sources. High value areas statewide and in each USDA Ecoregion were identified. The ACE maps and data can be viewed in the ACE online map viewer, or downloaded for use in ArcGIS. For more detailed information see [https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/Analysis/ACE] and [https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=24326].
Aquatic Species List - ACE [ds2740]

For more information, see the Aquatic Biodiversity Factsheet at [https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=150856]. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Areas of Conservation Emphasis (ACE) is a compilation and analysis of the best-available statewide spatial information in California on biodiversity, rarity and endemism, harvested species, significant habitats, connectivity and wildlife movement, climate vulnerability, climate refugia, and other relevant data (e.g., other conservation priorities such as those identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), stressors, land ownership). ACE addresses both terrestrial and aquatic data. The ACE model combines and analyzes terrestrial information in a 2.5 square mile hexagon grid and aquatic information at the HUC12 watershed level across the state to produce a series of maps for use in non-regulatory evaluation of conservation priorities in California. The model addresses as many of CDFWs statewide conservation and recreational mandates as feasible using high quality data sources. High value areas statewide and in each USDA Ecoregion were identified. The ACE maps and data can be viewed in the ACE online map viewer, or downloaded for use in ArcGIS. For more detailed information see [https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/Analysis/ACE]and [https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=24326].
Aquatic Native Species Richness Summary - ACE [ds2743]

For more information, see the Aquatic Native Species Richness Factsheet at [https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=150852]. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Areas of Conservation Emphasis (ACE) is a compilation and analysis of the best-available statewide spatial information in California on biodiversity, rarity and endemism, harvested species, significant habitats, connectivity and wildlife movement, climate vulnerability, climate refugia, and other relevant data (e.g., other conservation priorities such as those identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), stressors, land ownership). ACE addresses both terrestrial and aquatic data. The ACE model combines and analyzes terrestrial information in a 2.5 square mile hexagon grid and aquatic information at the HUC12 watershed level across the state to produce a series of maps for use in non-regulatory evaluation of conservation priorities in California. The model addresses as many of CDFWs statewide conservation and recreational mandates as feasible using high quality data sources. High value areas statewide and in each USDA Ecoregion were identified. The ACE maps and data can be viewed in the ACE online map viewer, or downloaded for use in ArcGIS. For more detailed information see [https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/Analysis/ACE] and [https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=24326].
School Lands

The California State Lands Commission (CSLC) was created by the California Legislature in 1938 and given the authority and responsibility to manage certain public lands within the state. The public lands under the Commission’s jurisdiction are of two distinct types—sovereign lands acquired upon California’s admission into the Union in 1850; and certain federally granted lands including school lands, and swamp and overflowed lands. For purposes of this GIS data, sovereign lands are considered to be further divided into two general categories—fixed-boundary sovereign lands and ambulatory-boundary sovereign lands. The following lands are included in this data: School lands: These are what remain of the nearly 5.5 million acres throughout the state originally granted to California by Congress in 1853 to benefit public education. NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DATA: Ambulatory-boundary state sovereign lands, which include the beds of California’s naturally navigable rivers, streams and lakes. Swamp and overflowed lands: These are what remain of federal lands granted to California by Congress in 1850 to encourage reclamation and development of agricultural lands. Fixed-boundary sovereign lands: These are sovereign, public trust lands having fixed boundaries as the result of land exchanges, boundary line agreements or court orders. ALSO NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DATA: Ownership details within the U.S. Government meanders of Owens Lake. THIS DATA SUPERSEDES all previously published GIS information with respect to the above described state-owned lands under the jurisdiction of the CSLC.
California Least Tern Monitoring Sites Generalized - CDFW [ds3146]

California least tern colonies are monitored during nesting season along the California Coast and data is reported to California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The colonies in this dataset range from the Tijuana river mouth near the Mexico border to Sacramento. Locations and data include both present and historic sites. Locations are approximate and can have variation over time. These approximate locations were overlaid with a statewide hexagon layer (ds675) and then a buffer was created in order to mask exact nesting locations. Some additional sites without location information can be found in the related table. The related table includes nesting data by year from 1990 - 2023. It's anticipated to update this dataset to include earlier and newer records. Monitoring data includes estimated fledglings, estimated breeding pairs, total number of nests, and predator information when included in site reports. Annual reports 2017 and earlier can also be found by searching in California Department of Fish and Wildlife's document library ([nrm.dfg.ca.gov/documents/docViewer.aspx]). A version of this data, summarized by region, has been made available in BIOS as California Least Tern Monitoring Sites by Region [ds3147]. This is a publicly available dataset.
California Least Tern Monitoring Sites by Region - CDFW [ds3147]

California least tern colonies are monitored during nesting season along the California Coast and data is reported to California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The colonies in this dataset range from the Tijuana river mouth near the Mexico border to Sacramento. Locations and data include both present and historic sites. Locations are approximate and can have variation over time. These approximate locations were overlaid with a statewide hexagon layer (ds675) and then a buffer was created in order to mask exact nesting locations. These were then combined and broken into 4 main regions: S.F. Bay, Central, Ventura, and Southern. Two additional polygons are separated for the inland sites Kings and Sacramento. Some additional sites without location information can be found in the related table. The related table includes nesting totals by year from 1990 - 2023. It's anticipated to update this dataset to include earlier and newer records. Monitoring data includes estimated fledglings, estimated breeding pairs, total number of nests, and predator information when included in site reports. Annual reports 2017 and earlier can also be found by searching in California Department of Fish and Wildlife's document library ([nrm.dfg.ca.gov/documents/docViewer.aspx]). A version of this data, monitoring sites generalized to a 2.5 square mile hexagon, has been made available in BIOS as California Least Tern Monitoring Sites Generalized - CDFW [ds3146].
Band-tailed Pigeon Hunt Zone [ds1340]

Mapped hunt boundary is an approximation of regulations using best available data as of September 2015. Hunters are responsible for knowing the exact current boundary locations as described within the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 300(b)(1)(A)3: 3. Area Open Zone Descriptions: a. Northern Zone: Includes the counties of Alpine, Butte, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity. b. Southern Zone: Includes the balance of the state not included in the northern zone described above.
Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infested Waters [ds2801]

Quagga (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) and Zebra (Dreissena polymorpha) mussels are highly invasive and easily transported from one waterybody to another. California has an extensive program designed to prevent the spread of these mussels. This program is coordinated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Invasive Species Program, within the Habitat Conservation Planning Branch. This data set summarizes the locations of Quagga and Zebra mussel findings within California waterbodies, using data from the U.S. Geological Surveys NAS (Nonindigenous Aquatic Species) database.
Fish Restoration Program Monitoring - San Joaquin Delta [ds2802]

Fish catch, invertebrate catch, and water quality data from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta collected by the Fish Restoration Monitoring Program, 2015-2017. The Fish Restoration Program Monitoring Team is tasked with monitoring fish and food web resources in restored tidal wetland sites. These restored sites are located in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Suisun Marsh pursuant to requirements in the 2008/2009 Biological Opinions for state and federal water project operations. Data on fish and invertebrate abundance on or near these sites was collected as baseline monitoring data and to determine the most efficient methods for monitoring wetlands.
Bear Hunt Areas [ds2807]

Except as provided in Section 366, bear may be taken only as follows: (a) Areas: (1) Northern California: In the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity; and those portions of Lassen and Modoc counties west of the following line: Beginning at Highway 395 and the Sierra-Lassen county line; north on Highway 395 to the junction of Highway 36; west on Highway 36 to the junction of Highway 139; north on Highway 139 to Highway 299; north on Highway 299 to County Road 87; west on County Road 87 to Lookout-Hackamore Road; north on Lookout-Hackamore Road to Highway 139; north on Highway 139 to the Modoc-Siskiyou county line; north on the Modoc-Siskiyou county line to the Oregon border. (2) Central California: In the counties of Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba and those portions of Napa and Sonoma counties northeast of Highway 128. (3) Southern Sierra: That portion of Kern County west of Highway 14 and east of the following line: Beginning at the intersection of Highway 99 and the Kern-Tulare county line; south on Highway 99 to Highway 166; west and south on Highway 166 to the Kern-Santa Barbara county line; and those portions of Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare and Tuolumne counties east of Highway 99. (4) Southern California: In the counties of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura; that portion of Riverside County north of Interstate 10 and west of Highway 62; and that portion of San Bernardino County south and west of the following line: Beginning at the intersection of Highway 18 and the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line; east along Highway 18 to Highway 247; southeast on Highway 247 to Highway 62; southwest along Highway 62 to the Riverside-San Bernardino county line. (5) Southeastern Sierra: Those portions of Inyo and Mono counties west of Highway 395; and that portion of Madera County within the following line: Beginning at the junction of the Fresno-Madera-Mono county lines; north and west along the Madera-Mono county line to the boundary of the Inyo-Sierra National Forest; south along the Inyo-Sierra National Forest boundary to the Fresno-Madera county line; north and east on the Fresno-Madera county line to the point of beginning. Also, that portion of Inyo county west of Highway 395; and that portion of Mono county beginning at the intersection of Highway 6 and the Mono county line; north along Highway 6 to the Nevada state line; north along the Nevada state line to the Alpine county line; south along the Mono-Alpine county line to the Mono-Tuolumne county line and the Inyo National Forest Boundary; south along the Inyo National Forest Boundary to the Inyo-Sierra Forest boundary; south along the Inyo-Sierra Forest boundary to the Fresno-Madera county line; north and east along the Fresno-Madera county line to the junction of the Fresno-Madera-Mono county line; south along the Mono-Fresno county line to the Mono-Inyo County line; east along the Mono-Inyo county line to the point of beginning.
Bear Creek Riparian Restoration [ds2816]

Every year since 2002, members of the BCWG have participated in the international education and outreach program, World Water Monitoring Day, by collecting basic water quality measurements at eleven locations along Bear, Ash and Lack creeks within the Bear Creek Watershed. During this once-per-year monitoring event, BCWG members observed areas with little riparian cover and high water temperatures. These high water temperatures adversely affect the aquatic ecosystems and fishery of Bear Creek. Additionally, this lack of riparian vegetation makes stream banks more susceptible to erosion and ultimately leads to increased sediment delivery to the river. Building on the existing conditions documented in the Bear Creek Watershed Assessment, and the restoration goals and objectives identified in the Management Strategy, the BCWG proposes to purchase equipment to record diurnal stream temperatures, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity and electrical conductivity throughout the anadromous reaches of Bear Creek. The BCWG will use this temperature and water quality data to guide riparian revegetation efforts in developing a shading riparian canopy that will protect and enhance cold water resources within the range of anadromy. Implementing stream monitoring and riparian planting at this time meets several objectives outlined in the Bear Creek Watershed Management Strategy including: * Implement temperature monitoring aimed at defining the existing temperature regime both seasonally and spatially; * Collect baseline data and monitor temperature and flow as they relate to fish abundance; * Rehabilitate habitat with projects that are adaptively integrated with other goals of the Management Strategy; * Develop public outreach programs to educate Bear Creek Watershed residents and government agencies and officials about the efforts of the BCWG to maintain and improve watershed health. Implementing a restoration project of this type would also help identify areas in the watershed that are consistently in poorer condition to enable the development of restoration prescriptions (stream/ riparian/ sediment source reductions) that can improve those conditions.