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Climate Challenge Fund supports Island innovation
2021-11-12
Fourteen groups will receive over a million dollars through PEI’s Climate Challenge Fund to help Islanders adapt to climate change, develop new technologies and opportunities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in innovative ways. The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to empower people of...
Government offering free heat pumps to low income Islanders as province moves towards Net Zero goal
2021-11-05
Beginning December 1, the Government of Prince Edward Island will offer qualified low-income Islanders a free heat pump. This will assist in eliminating the need for fossil burning heat sources in residential homes. “We are working to make it easier and more affordable for Islanders to invest in...
Government launches new online coastal flood maps to help Islanders adapt to climate change
2021-11-04
During today’s sitting of the PEI Legislature, Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, Steven Myers announced the launch of a new online mapping tool to help businesses, not for profits, government and all Islanders identify their vulnerability to coastal flooding and take appropriate...
Province releases Climate Change Risk Assessment
2021-10-27
During today’s sitting of the PEI Legislature, Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, Steven Myers released the recent Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA). The CCRA looked at the following climate hazards on Prince Edward Island: Coastal erosion Post tropical storms Heat waves Heavy...
Island schools happy with new bike racks received through active transportation project
2021-10-07
Several Island schools received a total of 60 new bike racks that were ready for students when the school year started this fall. The project was triggered when the provincial Active Transportation (AT) Fund working group put out a call to all schools and 21 responded saying they needed new bike...
More regulation changes to protect the environment in PEI
2021-09-10
A change to regulations under the, Environmental Protection Act, means a new program will be in place in the province to collect and recycle agricultural plastics. Prince Edward Island will be the first province in the Atlantic region with a regulated extended producer-responsibility program (EPR...
Registration open for free annual hunting workshop
2021-09-03
Islanders can register for the annual Provincial Hunting Workshop taking place Saturday, September 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Trap & Skeet Club in Mount Albion. The free workshop is open to all ages and experience levels and provides helpful tips and safety training. During the event,...
Islanders taking advantage of Universal Electric Vehicle Incentive
2021-07-16
Islanders have purchased more than 100 electric vehicles (EVs) since the Universal Electric Vehicle Incentive was announced this Spring. Based on this positive response from Islanders and dealerships, government has increased the funding allocation by $1 million to ensure more than 100 additional...
Fish kill reported in Donaldston
2021-06-24
Late yesterday afternoon, conservation officers and an Environment, Energy and Climate Action official responded to a report of dead trout in Black River. The impacted site is localized to a pond on the Dougan Road. Close to 30 legal samples were collected and delivered to Environment Canada for...
Water Act protects water and the environment on PEI
2021-06-10
Prince Edward Island’s, Water Act, comes into effect on June 16. This comprehensive Act, which was developed with considerable input from the stakeholders and public from 2014 – 2017 by then Minister Robert Mitchell will provide fair access to water for everyone, while ensuring the protection of...