The cougar wildlife sightings database was established by the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust to collect important wildlife sighting information within the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region. The data collected will provide information about the distribution of wildlife in the region, and used for research and management purposes. The Wildlife Sightings Database is administered and maintained by the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust. The initial focus is on cougars, as part of the WildCoast Project, and may be expanded in the future.

The Wildlife Sightings Database is part of the WCVI Information System, and is accessed through the Web Atlas. Once you create an account and login, there are tools available to create sighting observations by mapping a point location and filling out a form describing the sighting (see the instructions for more details). Sightings are not available to the public to view. See the list of FAQs for answers to questions.

To view the web atlas you must download and install a plug-in from AutoDesk for MapGuide Viewer. You will only need to do this once. Currently, you can only view the altas from a PC and using Internet Explorer 5+ browser. We are working on expanding this to Macs and other browsers (thanks for your patience). Once you can view the WCVI Information System Web Atlas, click on the cougar button on the top right hand side of the screen to login to the Cougar Wildlife Sightings Database.

Instructions for creating your own account and entering sightings are available here and by clicking on the 'Questions?' link at the top of the screen in the Sightings Database window.

For technical questions or problems about entering data in the on-line system contact infosys@westcoastaquatic.ca. For questions about cougar sightings, please contact the CBT at sightings@clayoquotbiosphere.org. See the list of FAQs for answers to other questions.

Thank-you for participating in the Cougar Wildlife Sightings Database.