The Orthophoto Map Comparison displays satellite images of Prince Edward Island in 2000, 2010 and 2020. You can view images from two different years concurrently to visualize how the PEI landscape has changed over time. Select an orthophoto year on the drop-down for each image...
Islanders are working on 16 new and innovative projects as we deal with climate change, thanks to PEI’s climate challenge fund, and government is now calling for new applications. The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to empower people of different backgrounds, experiences...
Islanders with a low-income may be eligible for a free electric hot water heater for their homes. To be eligible, you must have an annual household income of $100,000 or less, you must own your home, and it must be your principle residence. Your water must currently be heated by fossil fuels (heating oil or propane) to be eligible. How do I apply? You can apply for a free electric hot water heater online by clicking the blue button at the bottom of this page. If you would like help with your application, you can visit your local Access PEI where staff will help you verify your income and help...
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...
Helping you find high efficiency products The ENERGY STAR ® symbol is a consumer icon in the Canadian marketplace. It instantly identifies products that have qualified as high efficiency. ENERGY STAR ® Canada is a voluntary partnership between the Government of Canada and...
The Contractor Licensing Program and related certifications allow contractors to carry out high quality work in and adjacent to watercourses, wetlands and buffer zones with benefit of an expedited response time from Environment, Energy and Climate Action. Eligible activities...
For Sean Ledgerwood, the best part about driving his e-bike to work are the mornings. “The mornings are beautiful, fresh, crisp air.” Sean, an air and water monitoring supervisor with Environment, Energy and Climate Action, bought his e-bike last year and has been driving it back...
New coastal development in Prince Edward Island is prohibited until a coastal zone policy is developed. The environmental protection order on shoreline development prohibits new development in the buffer zone and associated erosion control activities in the watercourse and/or...
This is Nova Scotia's training manual used by PEI.
Fire Season Fire season runs from March 15 to November 15. During this period, burning permits are required for outdoor burning. Many Island communities have their own burning regulations. Find more information in Burning Permits. Even with a burning permit, you are responsible to check that conditions are safe for burning. From December 1st to March 14th inclusive: Domestic Burning Permits are not required the daily Fire Weather Index site is not updated the reporting phone numbers are not operational . How do I know if conditions are safe for an open fire? Before you begin to burn: Consult...