A newer dataset developed in 2021, called Aquifer Vulnerability to Sea Water Intrusion, has replaced this version. This dataset remains available for download for comparison purposes. This dataset was developed as part of the Risk Assessment Framework for Coastal Bedrock Aquifers project completed by Simon Fraser University, for the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Features in the dataset show the vulnerability of coastal aquifers on Salt Spring Island to salt water intrusion, based on their intrinsic susceptibility (aquifer properties such as distance from the coast and topography), groundwater pumping (well density and type of use) and coastal hazard (coastal morphology and vulnerability to flooding from storm surges). This [link](http://summit.sfu.ca/item/15778) refers to the Master of Science Thesis Report prepared by Jeanette Klassen in 2015 as a component of the collaborative study between Simon Fraser University and the Province of British Columbia.

A newer dataset developed in 2021, called Aquifer Vulnerability to Sea Water Intrusion, has replaced this version. This dataset remains available for download for comparison purposes. This dataset was developed as part of the Risk Assessment Framework for Coastal Bedrock Aquifers project completed by Simon Fraser University, for the BC Ministry of Environment and the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Features in the dataset show the vulnerability of coastal aquifers on the Gulf Islands to salt water intrusion, based on their intrinsic susceptibility (aquifer properties such as distance from the coast and topography) and groundwater pumping (well density and type of use). This [link](http://summit.sfu.ca/item/15778) refers to the Master of Science Thesis Report prepared by Jeanette Klassen in 2015 as a component of the collaborative study between Simon Fraser University and the Province of British Columbia.

Data on the friendliness of roads for cyclists reflect as accurately as possible the conditions encountered on roads managed by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTMD). The levels of usability are determined according to the following three criteria: the posted speed is low; the shoulders are wide and paved; the flow of vehicles, especially trucks, is limited. According to these criteria, roads are classified as follows: - Friendly road (generally in accordance with bicycle lane standards) - Moderately friendly road (presenting constraints to the safety and comfort of cyclists) - Non-user-friendly road (presenting significant constraints for the safety of cyclists) - Road prohibited to cyclists (highway, for example). Note: Specific conditions that are not safe for cyclists can occur along a segment of the road, even if it is described as “friendly.”**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

Polygon features representing the vulnerability of coastal aquifers to sea water intrusion.