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...
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...
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 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...
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
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...
Guidelines for Asphalt Plants (2024) - replaces 1985 Guidelines for Asphalt Plants
As stipulated in the Net-zero Carbon Act, the Minister shall prepare a report on climate change risks and progress made toward targets, beginning with a report for 2021 and continuing with a report for each subsequent year. This is the report for the 2022-2023 fisca
Prince Edward Island has established an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) review process for any project that may have a negative impact on the environment. The EIA review is a valuable tool. In the early stages of planning it allows the applicant, federal and provincial...