Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) | Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority

Recent and Current Projects

Regulations Mapping
Conservation Lands Mapping
Drinking Water Source Protection
Watershed Report Card - 2 MB PDF
Central Cataraqui Region Natural Heritage Study
Napanee Natural Heritage Study
Mac Johnson Wildlife Area Master Plan
Parrott's Bay Conservation Area Master Plan

Online Mapping Pilot Project

The CRCA is participating in a pilot project with six other Conservation Authorities.

To have a look at the work completed so far, please visit www.camaps.ca, accept the disclaimer and you will be redirected to our new online mapping service.

If you have any comments about the project or the website please e-mail Travis York or Erin Oogarah.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

CRCA geomatics staff Travis York (left) and Erin Oogarah look over one of the maps they have prepared.

The CRCA has been involved in developing a Geographic Information System (GIS) since the early 1990s. GIS is a computerized system used to input, store, retrieve, manipulate and analyze geographically referenced or geospatial data.

This data can be in the form of printed copies of maps or electronic maps that are linked to computer databases.

A GIS can integrate data from a wide variety of sources including mapping, resource inventories, field data and electronic databases to name a few. Instead of having to refer to a number of different sources, a GIS user can obtain information about the physical characteristics and the natural resources of a particular area or site from one computer database.

We use GIS to assist us with making decisions about land use planning, managing our own lands and stewardship programs. We also use these tools for conducting site inspections and preparing resource inventories.

Current and Recent Projects

preparing mapping for our Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulations

conservation lands mapping and databases for forest management plans, master plans, publications and property management

mapping and databases for drinking water source protection

mapping for the Watershed Report Card.

Completed projects include:

mapping and databases for the Central Cataraqui Region Natural Heritage Study

mapping for the Napanee Natural Heritage Study

mapping for the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area Master Plan.

Pilot Project for Online Mapping

CRCA

This project is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and its Land Information Ontario initiative.

To have a look at the work completed so far, please visit www.camaps.ca, accept the disclaimer and you will be redirected to our new online mapping service. There you will be able to view and customize maps using data such as regulated areas, infrastructure, sensitive areas, land features, municipal boundaries and air photography.

We are still in the pilot phase of this project. Although the site is running, we will continue to identify issues and make updates and changes as needed. We welcome your comments about the camaps website and the project.