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BIOS (Biogeographic Information and Observation System)

Published by California Department of Fish and Wildlife | State of California | Catalog Last Checked: July 29, 2025 at 02:32 AM | Dataset Last Updated: December 10, 2019 at 10:46 PM
BIOS is an online map viewer designed to enable the management, visualization, and analysis of biogeographic data collected by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and partner organizations. BIOS facilitates the sharing of those data within CDFW as well as with the public. BIOS integrates GIS, relational database management, and ESRI's ArcGIS Server technology to create a statewide, integrated information management tool that can be accessed via the Internet. BIOS home page: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/BIOSBIOS public dataset GIS downloads are available from:ftp://ftp.dfg.ca.gov/BDB/GIS/BIOS/Public_Datasets/

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