Live Maps and Data

Live Maps and Data

Live Maps and Data

The California Information Node works with regional partners to provide access to geospatial products and data. Completed and ongoing projects include:

    Partner Spotlight

    California Department of Fish and Game Logo

    As the state trustee agency for managing diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources as well as the habitats upon which they depend, the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) plays a key role in the development of the biological data and tools needed for effective conservation planning. The Biogeographic Data Branch leads the effort to provide those tools through projects like the Biogeographic Information and Observation System (BIOS), Calfish, and the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB).

    Featured Resources

    Butterflies and Moths of North America

    Butterflies and Moths of North America is an interactive, searchable, and updateable web-enabled database of butterfly and moth information. Data contained therein include distribution maps, species accounts, photographs, and checklists of species by U.S. county or by Mexican state. Go directly to the web site, or learn more about this project.

    blue butterflyThe Children's Butterfly Site is an educational opportunity for all ages. Investigate a butterfly's transformation during metamorphosis, browse images of species from across the globe, or print coloring book pages. Learn all about these magnificent creatures by reading answers to the extensive frequently asked questions.