Prince Edward Island’s Water Act comes into effect on June 16. This comprehensive Act, which was developed with considerable input from the stakeholders and public from 2014 – 2017 by then Minister Robert Mitchell will provide fair access to water for everyone, while ensuring the...
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...
What is the State of the Coast Report? The Province commissioned the Canadian Center for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) at University of PEI to publish the P EI State of the Coast Report (2023). The Report provides an overview of the current conditions of PEI’s coastline...
When we see wildfires in our neighbouring provinces, it’s normal to worry about forest fires happening in PEI, but taking concrete steps to prepare can help ease some of the anxiety. The question looming among people in PEI is, “What can we do in case forest fires happen here?”...
Local experts have begun their work on advising government on matters about climate change. The ten members of the Net Zero Advisory Committee had their first meeting recently and spoke about how the local impacts of climate change are an increasingly prominent feature in each of...
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...
Input from Islanders is needed to help develop the provincial government’s plan for mitigating the effects of climate change. The public is invited to provide anonymous feedback on a new discussion paper titled “ Recommendations for the Development of a 2016 Climate Change...
Prince Edward Island forest firefighters have been dispatched to Nova Scotia to assist with the fire situation, says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “On Friday, five staff from the Department of Communities, Land and Environment left to assist with...
Wetlands are protected by provincial legislation and provide important benefits for people as well as fish and wildlife. A 15 meter no-development buffer zone applies to all wetlands in PEI. These buffer zones are essential for protecting the wetlands and their adjacent upland...