A desktop watershed characterization is often a first step in describing key watershed attributes, such as watershed function and what stressors may be actively (or historically)present. This report provides an updated list of publicly available resources, data sources and information to more easily undertake a watershed characterization in British Columbia. This document also links key guiding questions to characterization resources, and provides a detailed characterization example.

Kelp features were taken from digitized survey source fieldsheets produced by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). The area covered by this dataset encompasses various surveyed areas along the western coast of North America in British Columbia coastal waters. CHS has an extensive collection of hydrographic survey data in the form of field sheets based on over 100 years of surveying in Canada. Data has been collected using a wide range of methods and systems, from lead-line to modern day multi-transducer and multibeam systems. Positions have been established using the different types of terrestrial systems and methods available over many years - up to the latest advanced satellite positioning systems. Fieldsheets that had not been previously digitizted were imported into ESRI ArcMap and georeferenced directly to WGS84 using CHS georeferencing standards and principles (charts.gc.ca). In order to minimize error, a hierarchy of control points was used, ranging from high survey order control points to comparing conspicuous stable rock features apparent in satellite imagery. The georeferencing result was further validated against satellite imagery, CHS charts and fieldsheets, the CHS-Pacific High Water Line (charts.gc.ca), and adjacent and overlapping Fieldsheets. Finally, the kelp features were digitized, and corresponding chart information (category of kelp, scale, source, title, year, and comments) was added as attributes to each feature. When digitizing kelp features the points were located at the optical center of the feature being digitized. This dataset includes a point and a polygon layer. Kelp that is located on land is historically valid. Symbolized kelp is not always an exact location but indicates that kelp is present in the area. The symbol is a proxy. The kelp attribute field does not distinguish between different types of kelp. The field has three variables that are kelp, seaweed and Aquatic Plants. Seaweed is the general name for marine plants of the Algae class which grow in long narrow ribbons. (International Maritime Dictionary, 2nd Ed.) Kelp is one of an order (laminariales) of usually large, blade-shaped or vine-like brown algae. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2611) Aquatic Plants – Aquatic plants are used as to represent vegetation in fresh water rivers and lakes. Geographically encompasses the kelp in the Western Coastal waters of North America (mainly Canada) and Temporally overlaps/continues from data extracted from the British Admiralties.

Comprehensive dataset containing 77 verified Environment renewable natural resources businesses in British Columbia, Canada with complete contact information, ratings, reviews, and location data.

This is the second in a series of three reports by the Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council (PFRCC) describing the Pacific salmon resource in British Columbia and Yukon, its current state, and the ability to assess and understand this important resource.

The Digital Surficial Geologic-GIS Map of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve and Vicinity, Alaska and British Columbia is composed of GIS data layers and GIS tables, and is available in the following GRI-supported GIS data formats: 1.) a 10.1 file geodatabase (glba_surficial_geology.gdb), a 2.) Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) geopackage, and 3.) 2.2 KMZ/KML file for use in Google Earth, however, this format version of the map is limited in data layers presented and in access to GRI ancillary table information. The file geodatabase format is supported with a 1.) ArcGIS Pro map file (.mapx) file (glba_surficial_geology.mapx) and individual Pro layer (.lyrx) files (for each GIS data layer), as well as with a 2.) 10.1 ArcMap (.mxd) map document (glba_surficial_geology.mxd) and individual 10.1 layer (.lyr) files (for each GIS data layer). The OGC geopackage is supported with a QGIS project (.qgz) file. Upon request, the GIS data is also available in ESRI 10.1 shapefile format. Contact Stephanie O'Meara (see contact information below) to acquire the GIS data in these GIS data formats. In addition to the GIS data and supporting GIS files, three additional files comprise a GRI digital geologic-GIS dataset or map: 1.) this file (glba_geology_gis_readme.pdf), 2.) the GRI ancillary map information document (.pdf) file (glba_surficial_geology.pdf) which contains geologic unit descriptions, as well as other ancillary map information and graphics from the source map(s) used by the GRI in the production of the GRI digital geologic-GIS data for the park, and 3.) a user-friendly FAQ PDF version of the metadata (glba_surficial_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Please read the glba_geology_gis_readme.pdf for information pertaining to the proper extraction of the GIS data and other map files. Google Earth software is available for free at: https://www.google.com/earth/versions/. QGIS software is available for free at: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/. Users are encouraged to only use the Google Earth data for basic visualization, and to use the GIS data for any type of data analysis or investigation. The data were completed as a component of the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program, a National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Division funded program that is administered by the NPS Geologic Resources Division (GRD). For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/geologic-resources-inventory-products.htm. For more information about the Geologic Resources Inventory Program visit the GRI webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/gri,htm. At the bottom of that webpage is a "Contact Us" link if you need additional information. You may also directly contact the program coordinator, Jason Kenworthy (jason_kenworthy@nps.gov). Source geologic maps and data used to complete this GRI digital dataset were provided by the following: National Park Service. Detailed information concerning the sources used and their contribution the GRI product are listed in the Source Citation section(s) of this metadata record (glba_surficial_geology_metadata.txt or glba_surficial_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Users of this data are cautioned about the locational accuracy of features within this dataset. Based on the source map scale of 1:100,000 and United States National Map Accuracy Standards features are within (horizontally) 50.8 meters or 166.7 feet of their actual location as presented by this dataset. Users of this data should thus not assume the location of features is exactly where they are portrayed in Google Earth, ArcGIS, QGIS or other software used to display this dataset. All GIS and ancillary tables were produced as per the NPS GRI Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model v. 2.3. (available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/gri-geodatabase-model.htm).

The Province of British Columbia prepares the British Columbia Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory. British Columbia Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are attributed to five defined sectors following the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). In addition, emissions are categorized by Canadian Economic Sectors. This dataset contains the B.C. GHG emissions for different GHG source categories in megatonnes (mt CO2e) from 1990 to 2020 published in 2022. The list and structure of emission sources is based on the National GHG Inventory Report (NIR) prepared by Environment Canada. However, there are some differences between emission levels reported in the B.C. GHG Inventory and the NIR, as B.C. includes some emissions not included in the NIR and recalculates emission totals for several sources. Details can be found in the British Columbia Greenhouse Gas Provincial Inventory Methodology. Archived British Columbia Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory data are available here.

This dataset identifies the geographic locations of marine ports, terminals, shipyards, and harbours on the west coast of British Columbia. The points were reviewed and cross referenced with government and industry data sources for geographic and attribute data accuracy.

High voltage electrical transmission lines for distributing power throughout the province. Lines were derived from several data sources representing unique inventories: BC Hydro, Private, Independent Power Producers, and Terrain Resource Information Management (TRIM). Voltage information is not currently available on the public version of this dataset as per publication agreement with BC Hydro.

Table A2.5 - A tabular presentation summarizing British Columbia revenue by source, actual values, 2001-2002 through 2012-2013, including average annual change percentage; Table A2.6 A tabular presentation of British Columbia revenue by source supplementary information, actual values, 2001-2002 through 2012-2013, including average annual change percentage, with values for percent of Nominal GDP, growth rates and per capita expenditure.

Enables users to browse the location and view related details for thousands of known fossil occurrence sites in British Columbia. Over time, knowledge of fossil resources in the province will increase, allowing for the map and associated database to be refined.

These tabular datasets are the result of an analysis completed for the 'Protected Lands & Waters in B.C.' indicator published on Environmental Reporting BC 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 database of protected areas in Canada (Conservation Areas Reporting and Tracking System - CARTS) accessed in January 2016; - The provincially administered Conservation Lands Data maintained by the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations; - 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. Municipal and regional parks were not included in the analyses. The R code for reproducing this indicator summary data is available on GitHub.

Table A2.5 - A tabular presentation summarizing British Columbia revenue by source, actual values, 1999-2000 through 2010-2011, including percent of average annual change; Table A2.6 A tabular presentation of British Columbia revenue by source supplementary information, actual values, 2000-2001 through 2010-2011, including percent of average annual change.

MapPlace 2 serves the diverse needs of the mineral exploration industry, resource planners, public safety agencies, communities, First Nations, government, research organizations, and the general public. It builds on the success of the original MapPlace, which was created in 1995 and has a proven record of helping decision makers reduce the costs of accessing and analyzing geoscience data in British Columbia. The revamped MapPlace 2 is easier to use and has much improved functionality and performance. It can be used on either a Mac or a PC, does not require plug-ins, and works in most web browsers. MapPlace 2 allows visualizing and querying province-wide geoscience data at exceptional speed and provides advanced applications to search, analyze, report, and download these data. MapPlace 2 embraces the most appropriate open-source software for rendering maps, integrating databases, and developing web applications. The real power of MapPlace 2 derives from databases that ‘talk’ to each other. This enables users to conduct queries and generate personalized results by connecting many data sources that are continuously updated. BC Geological Survey Information Circular 2017-03 is available to introduce users to the new MapPlace 2 interface and provide a review of how the basic tools function and what datasets are available. A series of scenario-based exercises teach users how to get the most out of MapPlace 2 by doing drills and actions designed to reinforce the basic MapPlace 2 functions and some of its more advanced features.

Table A2.5 - A tabular presentation summarizing British Columbia revenue by source, actual values, 2001-2002 through 2012-2013, including average annual change percentage; Table A2.6 A tabular presentation of British Columbia revenue by source supplementary information, actual values, 2001-2002 through 2012-2013, including average annual change percentage, with values for percent of Nominal GDP, growth rates and per capita expenditure.

A tabular presentation of British Columbia revenue and supplementary information for the 10 years 2006/07 through 2015/16: Table A9 - Revenue by Source, including tax revenue, natural resource revenue and other revenue, with actual values for 2006-07 through 2011-12, updated forecast values for 2012-13, planned values for 2013-14 to 2015-16, and average annual change; TableA10 - supplementary revenue information, including percent of nominal GDP, growth rates, per capita revenue, inflation-adjusted per capita revenue in 2015 dollars, and percent average annual change

A tabular presentation of the hitorical value of British Columbia mineral, petroleum and natural gas shipments, 1991 - 2010 (Sources: Natural Resources Canada and Ministry of Energy and Mines).

A tabular presentation of British Columbia revenue and supplementary information for the 10 years 2006/07 through 2015/16: Table A9 - Revenue by Source, including tax revenue, natural resource revenue and other revenue, with actual values for 2006-07 through 2011-12, updated forecast values for 2012-13, planned values for 2013-14 to 2015-16, and average annual change; TableA10 - supplementary revenue information, including percent of nominal GDP, growth rates, per capita revenue, inflation-adjusted per capita revenue in 2015 dollars, and percent average annual change