Data Collection, Libraries, and Clearing Houses
The URLs in this collection link to a variety of California State map data sources that may prove useful to transportation planners. Most of the websites provide access to geographic data as downloadable geographic information system (GIS) files, or they permit you to browse GIS files online.
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Information and Data Center
The California Fish and Game’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (FRAP) contains a useful set of downloadable natural resource data for California. Among other data available are projections of future urban growth, maps of fire perimeters and fire threat, and a frequently used map of landcover for California that is derived from a variety of sources and is considered to be the best current statewide landcover map. |
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| The Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program This repository of scientific information includes accurate and scientifically defensible maps and classifications of vegetation and/or habitat throughout the state. Useful to the transportation planner where one can download data by type or program. |
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| California Natural Diversity Database, CNDDB This database contains inventories that list the status and locations of rare plants and animals in California. |
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| Biogeographic Information & Observation System, BIOS This system allows the user to manage, visualize and analyze biogeographic data. Non-sensitive data are available for public viewing only. |
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| California Wildlife Habitat Relationships, CWHR In GIS data, this site provides life history, geographic range, habitat relationships and management information on 692 species of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. |
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| California Biogeographic Data Branch A repository of scientific information, tools and expertise for transportation planners to utilize when making informed decisions regarding California's biological resources. |
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| The California Environmental Information Clearinghouse (CEIC) uses the CERES Catalog as an online directory for reporting and discovery of information resources for California. Participants include cities, counties, utilities, state and federal agencies, private businesses and academic institutions that have spatial and other types of data resources. The Catalog has been developed through a collaborative effort with the California Geographic Information Association, California Environmental Resources Evaluation System, and the Federal Geographic Data Committee. |
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| California Spatial Information Library, CaSIL An online data collection directory of some of California's physical and cultural geospatial information. |
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| California Environmental Resources Evaluation System, CERES An online information system designed to facilitate access to a variety of electronic data describing California's rich and diverse environments. |
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| Pacific Southwest Region, GIS Clearinghouse, United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service A United States Forest Service hosted website that contains data available for download. Among other data available on the data page of this site are the USFS CalVeg map series, NRCS soils maps, and a delineation of watersheds in California. |
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| United States Geographical Survey, USGS This website provides maps, products and publication services to the public. Links on this site provide access to the USGS library records, and permit a search for specific topographic maps. |
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| Natural Resource Project Inventory, NRPI A searchable electronic database of thousands of conservation, mitigation and restoration projects in development and implemented throughout California. |
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