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HabitatWizard

Last updated on July 31, 2024

 

HabitatWizard is a map-based tool that allows users to spatially access detailed fish, wildlife and ecosystem information online.

HabitatWizard displays several spatial layers that can be selected to show all required information.

Base

The application's basemaps include:

  • 1:50,000 Watershed Atlas
  • 1:20,000 Freshwater Atlas
  • Contours
  • Variety of basemap scales

Layers

Fish layers available include:

  • Species present data
  • Obstacles to fish
  • Inventoried lakes & streams
  • Invasive aquatic species
  • Links to over 2,500 bathymetric maps
  • Fish passage/Stream Crossing 
  • Watershed Search Tool 

Wildlife layers available include:

  • B.C. wildlife inventory data (incidental, survey & telemetry observations)
  • Endangered species information
  • Wildlife management units
  • Caribou distribution  
  • Kootenays Wildlife Habitat Features 

Ecosystem layers available include:

  • Sensitive Ecosystem Inventory
  • Legal & proposed Government Actions Regulation areas
  • Old growth management areas
  • Terrestrial ecosystem map boundary information

 

To start using the application, open the following link:

Launch HabitatWizard

 

iMapBC

HabitatWizard uses iMapBC to display and analyze map data. For instructions on how to use the application, read the iMapBC training manual and reference guides:

The Ecological Reports Catalogue (EcoCat) provides access to digital reports and publications. Search for reference material and data that is available for online distribution:

Fisheries Inventory Data Queries (FIDQ) provides easy access to lake, stream, fish and fish stocking data in B.C. Search for more fish and fish habitat attribute information:

Recent salmon escapement information is available from Fisheries & Oceans Canada. Search for federal government fisheries information:

Contact information

Contact us at Fish Data Issues for help with the HabitatWizard application

Email
FISH.Issues@gov.bc.ca