If you know someone who goes above and beyond to protect the environment, nominate them for a Prince Edward Island Environmental Award. Nominations are open for this year’s awards until May 1 in three categories: individual, organization, and school. To nominate someone, download...
The 30th annual Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards today (October 25) recognized a devoted group of Islanders for working to protect the natural environment we all share. The Environmental Advisory Council chooses each year’s award winners from among nominations reviewed...
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...
In honour of this year’s World Environment Day, the provincial government is providing $2,000 to the PEI Watershed Alliance for shoreline cleanup in June. This coming Monday, June 5 marks the annual celebration, which is hosted by Canada this year in conjunction with the 150th...
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...
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...
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...
Five parcels of privately-owned land across Prince Edward Island are now designated as protected under the provincial Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA), says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. "Today we announced five parcels of land that will now be...
New public service leadership will guide Prince Edward Island’s efforts on the environment, energy and the economy. Changes within the ranks of the senior management in the provincial government were announced today to build leadership capacity in the key areas of economic...
It takes skilled work and planning to replace a bridge in a sensitive wetland area. Blooming Point is a beloved Prince Edward Island beach, accessible by a single road. When it came time to replace a bridge on that road, the job had to be done quickly and had to respect the...