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As Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island faces a number of unique environmental challenges. The Island has the highest population density in Canada and most of the land is privately owned.

The first State of the Environment report was pepared by the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment and is part of a broad initiative to create a sustainable future for the Province of Prince Edward Island.

The 2010 State of the Environment report measures data on key indicators of the health of Prince Edward Island's natural environment. This is the second progress report on the state of the environment.

Over the past three decades, Prince Edward Island has experienced a steady increase in the level of nitrates – both in the groundwater we rely on for drinking water, and in rivers, streams and estuaries that are home to a wide variety of wildlife and a source of livelihood and

The Government of Prince Edward Island 10-year energy strategy to reduce energy use, establish cleaner and locally produced energy sources and moderate future energy price increases.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important and effective planning tool for predicting the potential environmental consequences of proposed developments. It is a means to identify unwanted effects before they occur and determine appropriate mitigation measures.