Ten forest firefighters from the Island are headed to Yukon to help with the wildfire situation. The Government of Prince Edward Island has more than 55 staff trained in wildland firefighting, including foresters, forest technicians, wildlife technicians, and others who have fire...
PEI Forests, Fish and Wildlife is aware of the presence of one or more coyotes at the Upton Farmlands/Beach Grove trail system and staff are monitoring the situation. Reports received to date suggest the animal(s) is behaving normally, though it remains in a highly visible area...
Provincial maps have been updated to help Island residents see areas where development may be restricted due to sensitive environmental features like wetlands. The updated map of Potential Development Restrictions and accompanying guides and checklists can help developers...
Ten forest firefighters from the Island are in Saskatchewan to help with the wildfire situation in that province. There are also two Island forestry staff in Manitoba assisting with fires there in safety roles. The province continues to be in a good position to respond to forest...
Students enrolling in the new cleantech programs this September will have a chance to access scholarships designed to fuel the next generation of net-zero leaders. A total of $100,000 in funding will support students entering the Sustainable Business Leadership Post-Graduate...
Rebate programs in PEI are being updated to prioritize actions that most effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions and electricity use. Starting June 2, rebates to assist with the cost of home insulation, windows and doors are increasing 40 per cent. New home construction...
New grants of up to $100,000 per project are available to help develop emerging clean technologies through the Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT-PEI) Clean Technology Challenge. As the province works toward its net zero goals, researchers and entrepreneurs are invited to...
As of March 25, 2025, Teslas will no longer be eligible for a rebate under the province’s electric vehicle incentive. “We need to focus our net zero funding on what matters most to Islanders,” said Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Gilles Arsenault. “I encourage...
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on International Francophonie Day: “International Francophonie Day has been recognized globally on March 20 since 1970. It is a day to celebrate the French language...
The final report of the Forestry Commission suggests the future health and resilience of Island forests will depend on striking a better balance. The report, Towards a New Forest Policy, contains 14 recommendations put forward by the thirteen members of the commission who...