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Classes of Pesticides
2020-12-04
Any pesticide sold in Canada must be registered by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). When a pesticide is registered it is given a Pest Control Products Act number (or PCP number) that is unique to that product. Registered pesticides are also assigned to a ‘class’, depending...
Buying and Using Domestic (Home & Garden) Pesticides
2020-12-04
In Prince Edward Island, homeowners can purchase selected pesticides for home use. These are called domestic class pesticides. Two kinds of domestic class pesticides are sold in the province: , self select domestic pesticides:, These products contain lower risk active ingredients or require no...
Air Quality Monitoring
2020-12-04
What type of air monitoring does PEI do?, The quality of the air in PEI is influenced by two sources; the emissions we generate locally and those that come to us from provinces to the west and from the northeastern United States. To know what the current air quality is and whether there has been...
Environmental Award Nominations
2020-11-18
Do you know someone who has worked hard to protect, preserve or enhance the environment? Does an individual or a school group deserve special recognition for their environmental efforts? Has an Island business or organization shown leadership in reducing their impact on the environment? Show your...
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,...
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...
Hunting, Firearms, and Bow Hunting Safety Courses
2020-10-29
PLEASE NOTE: , The Government of Canada has enacted Bill C-21, which outlines new restrictions on handguns.. Please be advised that, as of October 21, 2022, anyone that takes the Canadian Firearms Safety Restricted Course, and applies for their Restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL),...
Buying and Burning Firewood
2020-10-28
Fuelwood: Safe, Effective and Affordable., Islanders have traditionally used firewood as a cost-effective and readily available cooking and heating fuel. In recent years high fuel oil costs and concern over fossil fuels and climate change have increased demand for locally produced firewood. ...
Watershed Management Fund
2020-10-08
The Watershed Management Fund provides financial support to community-based watershed groups on Prince Edward Island., Who receives support from the Watershed Management Fund?, The fund supports the work of the PEI Watershed Alliance and approximately 24 community-based watershed groups across...
Permit to Operate a Used Oil Burner
2020-10-06
When do I need a permit to operate a used oil burner?, You need a Permit to Operate a Used Oil Burner if your company operates a used oil burner. , How can I obtain a Permit to Operate a Used Oil Burner?, You must complete a Permit to Operate a Used Oil Burner Application Form and forward it,...