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PEI Wetland Field Guide
The PEI Wetland Field Guide has been developed to assist PEI government staff in determining when an area has a high probability of being a wetland, potentially triggering the need for a more formal assessment by a professional wetland delineator.
Air Quality Permit
When do I need an Air Quality Permit? You need an Air Quality Permit if your company operates any of the following: fuel burning equipment (utility and non-utility boilers), incinerators, industrial sources (e.g., asphalt plants), or used oil burners. Where can I find the...
French Language Services Act Overview
The French Language Services Act of Prince Edward Island is in effect since December 14, 2013. What are the key aspects of the French Language Services Act? The Act is based on the principle of aligning the service priorities of the Acadian and Francophone community with the...
PEI Forests in Transition
Natural processes (like post-tropical Storm Fiona) are part of forest renewal. Post-tropical storm Fiona impacted an estimated 25,000 hectares of forest, including many protected natural areas across Prince Edward Island that islanders and visitors use and enjoy for recreational...
Province seeking input from woodlot owners
Woodlot owners are being asked to provide their feedback through a survey to help the province better understand forest management and harvest decisions. The 2025 PEI Woodlot Owners Survey will be sent by mail to 2,400 randomly selected woodlot owners in the coming weeks...
Watershed group making a difference in the Hunter River area ecosystem for 25 years
The Hunter Clyde Watershed Group is one of the longest-serving watershed groups in PEI, serving the areas of Hunter River, New Glasgow and North Rustico. Victoria Hawkins is the interim watershed coordinator for Hunter Clyde. “We do a lot of different programs. Our main ones this...
Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals known for their stability and persistence in the environment, earning them the nickname "forever substances." First used in the 1940s, PFAS are highly resistant to degradation...