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Shoreline protection order put in place
2023-02-01
New coastal development in Prince Edward Island is prohibited until a coastal zone policy is developed. The environmental protection order on shoreline development prohibits new development in the buffer zone and associated erosion control activities in the watercourse and/or wetland boundary. “I...
New forestry commission to help set a course for the future of PEI’s forests
2023-01-31
A new forestry commission will help review the Island’s forest policy and legislation. “As we work to implement all the recommendations of the emergency forestry task force in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, our new forestry commission will help us with long term planning to increase the resiliency...
Internationally renowned sustainable energy expert delivering public talk
2023-01-18
Speaker, author, and award-winning innovator Søren Hermansen will deliver a public talk on building an energy positive Island. “Hermansen won the Goteborg award - known as the environmental version of the Nobel prize - for his work with sustainable energy and he inspired Samsø Island to...
Environment minister receives emergency forestry task force recommendations
2022-12-15
In the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s unprecedented impacts, the Emergency Forestry Task Force has made eleven recommendations to address the immediate needs of private woodlot owners and the forest industry. “We know woodlot owners need help in the salvage of downed wood after the hurricane in order to...
Help for Island residents to find Net Zero funding
2022-12-09
A new website will help Islanders find funding to save them money on their energy bills. The Net Zero Funding Navigator page asks Islanders a series of questions about their unique situation and directs them to specific rebates and incentives that are right for them. “We have a lot of funding...
Province providing emergency generators to fire departments
2022-10-28
Environment, Energy and Climate Action, in partnership with the provincial Fire Marshal’s Office, is distributing emergency generators to fire departments across the province for use in Island communities. “Each provincial fire department will be offered up to 15 generators, gas cans and extension...
Environment minister strikes emergency forestry task force
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/environment-minister-strikes-emergency-forestry-task-force
2022-10-28
In the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s unprecedented impacts, government has formed a task force to address the immediate needs of private woodlot owners and the forest industry. “We know woodlot owners need a plan to help in the salvage of downed wood after the hurricane. PEI’s Emergency Forestry Task...
Province releases climate adaptation roadmap
2022-10-27
The Government of Prince Edward Island’s Climate Adaptation Plan provides a concrete plan for the province to better prepare for the future while lessening climate change’s impacts on Island residents. After receiving more than 500 responses from people through online surveys, public engagement...
Bike rebate seals the deal for a special birthday present
2022-09-08
Piper was thrilled to get her new bike for her birthday, but her Mom Ashley was more excited that she was able to get a rebate when it was purchased. Ashley Pineau said she had been thinking about the new bike as a birthday present and when she saw the government rebate, "that sealed the deal...
Molly signs off from the Net Zero Cruiser
2022-09-01
After a summer of driving the Net Zero electric vehicle and spreading the message of the importance of energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Molly Doyle is saying goodbye. Our Net Zero Ambassador is heading to university, but she had a few insights about the lessons learned from...