Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database¶
Documentation Site¶
Note
The CABD project is under active development, which means the content of the database and this site can change frequently. Check out our What’s New? page for new updates!
Welcome to the Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database (CABD) documentation site!¶
All of Canada’s aquatic barrier and freshwater connectivity information in one place – easily and openly accessible!
The CABD is a standardized, curated, central, and open repository for barrier and connectivity data in Canada. It is a tool to support work in a variety of fields and sectors related to freshwater connectivity and aquatic barriers. The database is accessible via our web tool at aquaticbarriers.ca.
This is your one-stop-shop to learn how about the CABD, how to access and use the data, and help us fill data gaps and improve the database. The site is divided into two sections:
CABD User Resources
CABD Technical Documentation
Head to the CABD User Resources section if you are interested in exploring:
The latest announcements and data releases
An overview of the CABD project and uses for the data
Tutorials on how to use the web tool and access data
The data sources used to develop the CABD
The definitions of the data layers and associated attributes
How to help us fill data gaps by submitting user updates
The engagement process that supported the development of the CABD and associated tools
If you’re interested in diving into the more technical aspects of the database, check out the CABD Technical Documentation section for resources, including:
An overview of the database and application architecture
How to access CABD data and data sources via REST API services
Learning how the CABD data was compiled and processed
The CABD is a collaborative project developed and maintained by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, you can visit our website to learn more about our work supporting freshwater connectivity and fish passage.
Funding Acknowledgements¶
The Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database is a multi-year project that is supported partially by financial contributions from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
The Canadian Aquatic Barriers Database is also funded in part by the RBC Foundation in support of RBC Tech for Nature.