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Climate Challenge Fund supports Island innovation
2021-02-25
Fifteen groups will receive close to a million dollars through PEI’s Climate Challenge Fund to help Islanders adapt to climate change, develop new technologies and opportunities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in innovative ways.
Projects funded in the first year of the program range from...
Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations
2021-02-22
The Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations will be moved to the Water Act from the Environmental Protection Act. As required by the Water Act, they have been submitted to the Standing Committee for Communities, Land and Environment. The change in the location of the regulations will be made...
Water Act protects drinking water and the environment, supports research
2021-02-19
Prince Edward Island will bring the Water Act into effect June 16, 2021, ensuring government is able to manage and protect water resources for the common good, including humans and the environment now and into the future.
“Islanders want and deserve strong regulations, evidence-based decisions...
Sustainable communities - request for expression of interest
2021-02-11
The sustainable communities initiative encourages interested communities to explore opportunities for energy generation models that suits their unique needs. This could consist of micro-scale electricity generation, centralized heating and cooling, cogeneration, community energy efficiency, or...
Precipitation Monitoring Summary - Annual Average pH
2021-02-09
Precipitation Monitoring Summary - Annual Average pH showing annual data and chart of pH in rain water
Prohibited Wildlife
2021-02-05
Bringing non-native species into a new habitat area can create serious problems by disrupting the ecosystem's balance, causing economic losses, harming human health and/or creating significant environmental impacts.
What animal species are prohibited on PEI as pets?
The Prohibited Wildlife list...
Energy Efficiency Help for Farmers Information Sheet
2021-02-02
Information sheet describing energy efficiency programs for farmers
Energy efficient outdoor lighting rebates for businesses poster
2021-02-02
Poster - Energy efficient outdoor lighting rebates for businesses available from efficiencyPEI. Island businesses and community groups can also apply online.
Ponds and Wetlands
2021-02-01
Wetlands are shallow, wet areas that support aquatic plants such as sedges, bulrushes and cattails, as well as shrubs and trees. These areas provide habitat for waterfowl, fish, amphibians and hundreds of invertebrate species.
Why are wetlands important to PEI?
Wetlands cover five per cent of the...