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Project looks at ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farms
2018-12-06
A project is underway to identify farm practices that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions on Island farms. The Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture has signed an agreement with the provincial Department of Communities, Land and Environment to conduct the project. It will engage key...
New regulations for environmental assessments
2018-11-27
Project proponents and the public will have a better understanding of how the provincial government conducts environmental assessments. Communities, Land and Environment Minister Richard Brown has introduced amendments to the Environmental Protection Act in the legislature that provide for...
Search Online for a Contaminated Site
2018-11-26
Contaminated Site Registry, Contaminated properties that exceed regulatory limits may be designated as a contaminated site on the Contaminated Sites Registry. View all contaminated sites on PEI on the Contaminated Sites Map . To find a contaminated property in the online Contaminated Site Registry...
Watershed Management on PEI
2018-11-21
Watersheds on PEI, A watershed is an area of land that drains surface water and groundwater into a river or stream. Prince Edward Island has more than 250 watersheds. They provide drinking water for the province, as well as water for agricultural and commercial needs. Every Islander has a...
Public input invited on sustainable transportation strategy
2018-11-09
The provincial government is seeking input from Islanders to help develop an action plan that will shape future sustainable transportation needs. Islanders are encouraged to provide their ideas and feedback by completing an online questionnaire at www.princeedwardisland.ca/transportationsurvey...
Mayor appointed for Wellington
2018-11-08
Alcide Bernard has been appointed mayor for the Rural Municipality of Wellington. No candidates were nominated for the position of mayor for Wellington for the November municipal elections. Communities, Land and Environment Minister Richard Brown has authority under the Municipal Government Act to...
Carbon Pricing Plan Amendment
2018-10-22
Amendment to September 2018 submission from Prince Edward Island to Environment and Climate Change Canada
Watercourse, Wetland and Buffer Zone Activity Permit Application Form
2018-10-03
Application Form for a Watercourse, Wetland and Buffer Zone Activity Permit (fillable form).
Changes coming to municipal elections this fall
2018-10-01
Municipal elections will look very different when Islanders go to the polls on November 5. The new Municipal Government Act has brought changes to the nomination of candidates, replaced former special election meetings and clarified voting requirements and procedures. The changes can be read in...
Island teachers recognized for environmental education
2018-09-25
Two Prince Edward Island teachers are among the world’s best in getting their students informed and engaged about the environment. Teachers Heather Pringle and Chris Higginbotham from Three Oaks Senior High School in Summerside have been inducted into the National Conservation Foundations’...