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Fish Kill Information and Statistics
2020-11-12
How do fish kills happen?
Fish kills can occur for natural reasons.
Under certain circumstances, large numbers of fish can die from natural causes.
For example, every spring smelts and gaspereaux enter Island rivers to spawn and during this process some fish will die from natural causes,...
Cousins Pond Stream Fish Kill 2020 - Preliminary Report
2020-11-12
Cousins Pond Stream Fish Kill 2020 - Preliminary Report
Montrose River Fish Kill 2020 - Preliminary Report
2020-11-12
Montrose River Fish Kill 2020 - Preliminary Report
Natural Areas Consultations
2020-11-03
When properties or proportions of properties are proposed for designation under the Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA), the province seeks comment and input from interested groups and individuals.
Properties Proposed for Designation
There are currently no properties seeking public comment at...
Support healthy Island forests for a healthy future
2020-09-24
As part of National Forest Week, Islanders are encouraged to take time to recognize the importance of Island forests and trees to their own health and the Island’s future.
“National Forest Week is a time for all Islanders to appreciate the great benefits that trees provide us – clean air,...
Tree Insect and Disease Information
2020-09-23
Due to an ongoing issue, the Tree Insect and Disease analysis service will not be available for the next few weeks. We regret any inconvenience . Please check back at a later date or consult our Facebook page: Tree Insects and Disease: PEI
Staff from the J. Frank Gaudet Tree...
Fish kill reported in Montrose River
2020-08-30
On Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, Conservation Officers received a call from John Lane, Cascumpec Bay Watershed Association coordinator, reporting a fish kill in Alma on the Montrose River. Justice and Public Safety Conservation Officers, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Environment, Water and...
Caution urged as fire weather index reaches extreme
2020-08-07
With the Fire Weather Index at extreme and very high across Prince Edward Island, wildfire fighters are asking Islanders to be extremely cautious.
“The Island has experienced a long stretch of very hot and dry weather this summer and this has driven up the Fire Weather Index to unusually high...
Domestic backyard burning permits now available online
2020-05-22
As part of the provincial government’s COVID-19 adaptation efforts, Island property owners can now apply for domestic burning permits online rather than driving to the nearest Forests, Fish and Wildlife office.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Forests, Fish and Wildlife offices remain...
Recreational angling season to open May 1
2020-04-29
Government is confirming that recreational angling season will open on Friday, May 1, 2020. Normal angling regulations, as well as guidelines related to COVID-19, will be in effect.
"Thank you to of PEI’s anglers and fishers who remained patient and vigilant in our efforts to protect Islanders...