BIOS (Biogeographic Information and Observation System)

Published by California Department of Fish and Wildlife | State of California | Metadata Last Checked: July 29, 2025 | Last Modified: 2019-12-10T22:46:01.000Z

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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Complete Metadata

identifier	7781d38f-2555-4a0b-8ac6-576439468f65
issued	2010-08-04T23:03:18.000Z
theme	[ "Natural Resources" ]