Identifies variable width biophysical riparian areas along major rivers and streams in Calgary, as of 2012. Four separate riparian zones are delineated: Inner Riparian, Middle Riparian, Outer Riparian, and Potential Outermost Riparian. Boundaries are based on city-wide models driven by distance from the river/stream, slope profiles from digital elevation models, and field work calibration based on sampling of riparian plant community locations. Note that the methods identify both developed and undeveloped riparian areas.

This digital data set identifies, maps, and classifies ephemeral and intermittent streams in Calgary. This data set is intended for mapping at scales between 1:5,000 and 1:50,000, for the purpose of higher-level analysis and planning, or as a starting point to locate areas of interest to focus more detailed field work and surveys. Please note that the data is not intended to replace or supercede existing requirements during the process of planning, subdivision, and development, including field investigations. For further details and definitions, please refer to the attached user guide.