As part of the development of a Water Act in 2017, Islanders were invited to provide comments regarding the development of the draft Act. All online comments that were received before the closing date are posted on this page. The names of people making these online submissions...
Some of the Island’s youngest and most experienced environmental leaders are being recognized for their work eliminating single-use plastics that spend a thousand years in the landfill as well as protecting the oceans and forests. This year’s Prince Edward Island Environmental...
What is the Forests Worth Knowing program? Forests Worth Knowing is a professional development opportunity designed for Island teachers. It is organized by the Canadian Woodlands Forum in partnership with forest professionals from industry, government and academic organizations...
Beneath the surface of rivers and streams, Prince Edward Island’s freshwater fish are not immune to the changing climate. The Island’s waterways are fed from naturally cool springs that flow at a constant temperature of seven to eight degrees Celsius year-round. This helps keep...
Islanders who make outstanding contributions to protecting and enhancing the environment deserve to be nominated for an environmental award. The Prince Edward Island Environmental Advisory Council is inviting nominations for the annual Environmental Awards. There are three award...
Students from L. M. Montgomery Elementary planted 200 trees at Wright's Creek and Andrews Pond during National Tree Week to increase urban tree cover, provide clean air and support the environment. Wright's Creek runs under St. Peters Road, just outside the Charlottetown bypass...
The provincial government added an electric car to its fleet to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Prince Edward Island. “This is the first of four all-electric vehicles we will add so that public servants can reduce government’s contribution to climate change and leave a...
Islanders can save money instantly and help the environment when they buy energy-efficient products ranging from light bulbs to refrigerators. From September 27 to November 3 Islanders are eligible for instant rebates in-store on select energy efficient products through...
The provincial government will track and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations, doing its part to lower emissions for Islanders and communities. As part of its efforts to green government, Prince Edward Island has joined 'The Climate Registry,' a non-profit...
Prince Edward Island landowners can help reduce carbon levels in the atmosphere while investing in woodlots. Under the new Carbon Capture Tree Planting Program, the provincial government is aiming to return approximately 250 hectares of fields and marginal land to forest cover...