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Event to Celebrate Cleantech Innovators and Collaborators in PEI
The PEI Cleantech Academy, in collaboration with the Government of PEI, Holland College, University of Prince Edward Island, and Springboard Atlantic, is hosting the inaugural PEI Cleantech Innovative Collaborations event on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The event will start with a...
Surface Water Irrigation
Do I need a permit to withdraw surface water for irrigation? Yes. A Water Withdrawal Permit is needed to withdraw surface water (from a stream, river or wetland) when the rate of withdrawal is more than 25 m 3/day. Filling a water truck tank for application of crop protectants or...
Find Stream Flow Information
Stream flow data is available for a number of streams across the province. Stream flow data can be accessed from June through September, and is also available for download. What is this data used for? Those who hold a Water Withdrawal Permit for irrigation purposes can use a dashboard within the PEI Water Registry to confirm the water flow in Island streams, and to determine whether they may legally draw water for irrigation purposes. This information is also made available for members of the public who have an interest in stream flows in the province Instructions for Permit Holders The...
Reporting an Oil Spill
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM: 1-902-368-5700 During working hours to report an environmental emergency directly to the department. Evenings and Weekends: 1-800-565-1633 Note: The toll free number is for after-hours emergencies and rings through to the Canadian Coast Guard...
Approved Forest Management Plans - Queens County
Approved Plans For information on approved forest management plans for Provincial Forest properties in the Queens County region, look for the applicable community and select the property or properties you are interested in. Note: The boundaries of the Eastern and Western Forest...
Help make PEI an idle-free zone
One easy way to cut fuel consumption, save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions is to avoid unnecessary idling of your vehicle's engine. If all drivers avoided unnecessary idling for three minutes a day, we would prevent 1.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering the...
Environment, Energy and Climate Action Annual Report for 2022-23
Environment, Energy and Climate Action Annual Report for 2022-23
Water Extraction Permitting Policy
The Water Extraction Permitting Policy is the prime instrument utilized by the Department to make decisions around the use of both surface water and groundwater. The policy provides for sustainable protection of the province’s water resources and aquatic habitat. It was...