The province is offering Islanders free well water testing beginning January 1, 2022. Islanders with residential well water will be able to access free bacterial and general chemistry testing for their drinking water. Bacterial testing is encouraged at least once a year and...
After having continued success in small appliance expansion, the Government of Prince Edward Island will be adding more electronics to its recycling program. Effective October 1, 2024, electronics used in sports or physical fitness and small wearable electronic devices will be...
New resources are available to help Islanders learn more about the risks of coastal and inland flooding, which is increasing due to climate change. PEI’s 3000-kilometre coast is made up of beaches, sand dunes, cliffs, marshes, bays, estuaries, and inlets. The Island’s coastline...
Islanders will see more protected greenspace in the Hillsborough Park area as part of an agreement to offset construction impacting the Royalty Oaks protected area. “We engaged with residents of Hillsborough Park and surrounding communities, as well as local conservationists and...
In the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s unprecedented impacts, government has formed a task force to address the immediate needs of private woodlot owners and the forest industry. “We know woodlot owners need a plan to help in the salvage of downed wood after the hurricane. PEI’s...
The province is providing the PEI Watershed Alliance with $2 million so that individual member groups can apply for project funding. The funding will go to the Alliance and individual member groups will apply to the Alliance to receive the funding. The intent is that the new...
During today’s sitting of the PEI Legislature, Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, Steven Myers released the recent Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA). The CCRA looked at the following climate hazards on Prince Edward Island: Coastal erosion Post tropical...
Forest fires in PEI fall under the jurisdiction and authority of Environment, Energy and Climate Action – Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division. Forest fire risk Each year, Canada continually sees frequent and severe forest fires, becoming increasingly susceptible to their effects...
Feedback from the forestry sector will be used to help government with key decisions as it reviews programs, policies, and legislation related to PEI forests. PEI’s first Forest Industry Capacity Report surveyed 61 individuals in the forestry sector who provided insight into...
Island residents are invited to register for the annual provincial hunting workshop to learn more about safety while hunting. Taking place Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 8:30am-2:00pm at the Charlottetown Trap & Skeet Club in Mount Albion, the free workshop is open to all ages...