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Finding the right energy efficiency contractor
2020-12-17
Considering investing in the energy efficiency of your home? Take a few simple steps to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck., Step 1: Find an expert with a good reputation, There are many great Island companies doing energy efficiency work. Some of these companies are part of our...
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 and Firearms Safety Courses
2020-10-29
What do I need to hunt on PEI?, In order to hunt legally on PEI, you must have a valid hunting license and the Wildlife Conservation Fund fee. Most people also require: Firearms Safety Course Hunter Safety Course and/or a Bow Hunting Safety Course., How do I take a Hunter Education course?, The...
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. ...
Island Christmas Trees and Wreaths
2020-10-23
Real Christmas trees are a natural, safe and 100 per cent biodegradable part of many Island Christmas traditions. PEI Christmas trees and wreaths are renowned for their quality, colour and fragrance. Snow covering trees in at a Christmas Tree farm Snow covered Christmas Trees Image caption: Island...