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Watershed groups will receive stable, fair funding

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/watershed-groups-will-receive-stable-fair-funding
2016-12-09
A new funding formula will improve how Island watershed organizations receive provincial funding. Funding will now be distributed more fairly and predictably to the watershed groups – which work to protect and improve some of the Island’s most environmentally sensitive areas. The provincial...

New act modernizes local governance

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-act-modernizes-local-governance
2016-11-30
Historic legislation marks the beginning of a new era for local governments in Prince Edward Island.   Introduced in the legislature today, the Municipal Government Act modernizes the province’s approach to local governance by establishing consistent rules and procedures for all municipalities. It...

New trapping restrictions announced for public lands

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-trapping-restrictions-announced-public-lands
2016-11-24
New trapping restrictions set aside public areas for both trappers and non-trappers to enjoy the outdoors, while also helping to prevent injuries to domestic animals. Trapping will be restricted on an additional 800 hectares (1,977 acres) of public land identified by the Government of Prince Edward...

Ministerial Order issued regarding use of Island groundwater

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/ministerial-order-issued-regarding-use-island-groundwater
2016-11-09
Recognizing that water is one of our province’s most precious resources, the provincial government has suspended any new development of bottled water until the Water Act has been introduced. “The province is committed to the protection of our water for future generations,” Communities, Land and...
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Islanders encouraged to recycle textiles

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/islanders-encouraged-recycle-textiles
2016-11-04
Islanders are encouraged to recycle their unwanted textiles at designated drop-off sites to keep them out of landfills.   There are now two collection bins at Greenisle Environmental’s Waste Watch drop-off location at 8 Superior Crescent in Charlottetown, where Islanders can drop off their textiles...
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Thousands of fish added to Island waterways

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/thousands-fish-added-island-waterways
2016-10-28
More than 45,000 trout have been added to Prince Edward Island ponds and rivers so far this year, helping to boost recreational fishing and promote spawning for the future.   This week 1,000 brook trout were released into Barlow’s Pond in Wellington. The Department of Communities, Land and...

Islanders invited to comment on climate change document

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/islanders-invited-comment-climate-change-document
2016-10-24
Input from Islanders is needed to help develop the provincial government’s plan for mitigating the effects of climate change. The public is invited to provide anonymous feedback on a new discussion paper titled “Recommendations for the Development of a 2016 Climate Change Mitigation Strategy” until...

Feedback on Municipal Government Act accepted until Oct. 22

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/feedback-municipal-government-act-accepted-until-oct-22
2016-10-07
Islanders can continue to give their feedback on the new Municipal Government Act until October 22. There have been four face-to-face consultation sessions since September in Elmsdale, Summerside, Charlottetown, and Montague attended by 60 Island municipalities. “Consultation is well underway and...

Statement on Carbon pricing and mitigation

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/statement-carbon-pricing-and-mitigation
2016-10-04
Prince Edward Island’s efforts and reputation as a leader in climate change mitigation and adaptation will shape a flexible, P.E.I. approach to carbon pricing. Prince Edward Island is acknowledged as a committed contributor to international mitigation and adaptation actions around climate change...
Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell speaks with Eric Paynter of the Delta Waterfowl Chapter at Saturday’s Youth Waterfowl Day.

Successful Waterfowl Day for Island youth

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/successful-waterfowl-day-island-youth
2016-09-13
More than 65 Island students now have knowledge of wildlife, hunting safety, and outdoor skills that they will carry with them their entire lives, says Communities, Land and Environment Minister Robert Mitchell. “Congratulations to the organizers of the 2016 Youth Waterfowl Day for holding another...
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