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More time for Islanders to comment on environmental assessment for project in Eastern Kings
2019-12-18
Islanders will have an extended opportunity to comment on the environmental impact assessment for the proposed 30 mega watt wind project in Eastern Kings.
The public comment period is extended by one month – from December 20, 2019 to January 20, 2020 – due to the delay of a report on bird...
Islanders show strong support for reducing single-use plastic bags to benefit the environment
2019-12-11
Islanders’ enthusiastic support for reducing single-use plastic checkout bags is decreasing the volume of plastic entering the Island’s solid waste system. As a result, there will be no need to increase fees for reusable or paper bags in January as originally planned.
The minimum mandatory fee...
Recycling Facility Permit
2019-11-29
Do I need a permit to operate a recycling facility?
Anyone who wishes to operate a recycling facility must first obtain a Recycling Facility Permit.
How can I get a Permit to Operate a Recycling Facility?
You must complete an Application to Operate a Recycling Facility form and forward it,...
Water Act - Regulations Submission by PEI Federation of Agriculture
2019-11-19
Submission by PEI Federation of Agriculture for Water Act Regulations.
Excavation Pit Operating Requirements
2019-11-15
What is an Excavation Pit?
An excavation pit refers to any excavation in the ground made for the purpose of searching for, or removal of, earthen material.
What do I need to operate an excavation pit?
In order to operate an excavation pit, you must:
possess a valid Excavation Pit Operator...
ECE Law Water Act Regulations Submission
2019-11-12
An online submission by ECE Law regarding the Water Act regulations.
Charlottetown Rural High School - home of wetland centre of excellence
2019-11-08
Charlottetown Rural High School recently became the first Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) Wetland Centre of Excellence in Prince Edward Island.
School alumni joined teachers, students and DUC representatives as well as many generous donors to celebrate decades of work on conservation education at...
Islanders invited to water withdrawal regulation meetings
2019-10-09
The public is invited to provide input on new draft regulations under the Water Act at a series of public meetings in October. These regulations will control water extraction and outline how much water can be drawn from wells, watercourses and wetlands.
Islanders can drop in to any of the...
Students dig in during National Tree Week
2019-10-04
Students from L. M. Montgomery Elementary planted 200 trees at Wright's Creek and Andrews Pond during National Tree Week to increase urban tree cover, provide clean air and support the environment.
Wright's Creek runs under St. Peters Road, just outside the Charlottetown bypass. The series of...
Farmers and watershed groups work together
2019-10-03
A new committee is exploring ways to help Island farmers better handle farm-related environment issues, strengthen a core sector of the economy and help farm families build a strong future.
The PEI Agri Watershed Partnership (PEI-AWP) came together in the winter of 2019 when the PEI Federation of...