The Government of PEI invites Island residents to take part in one of five upcoming workshops to help develop the province's energy blueprint. Learn more about the options available to power and heat the Island, PEI’s current energy mix and join the conversation on how to ensure...
A new resource is now available to potential buyers or current owners of coastal property on Prince Edward Island, says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “The Prince Edward Island Coastal Property Guide provides information about the risks of living...
Prince Edward Island sets a national standard for energy efficiency programs, according to a new report. The Canadian Energy Efficiency Scorecard shows PEI leads the country in supporting energy efficiency upgrades for lower income households and has tied with Quebec for second...
The Province of PEI and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have identified the forested landscape on PEI as one of twelve Priority Places for Species at Risk in Canada. The identification of Priority Places for Species at Risk is based on their significant biodiversity...
Islanders understand the importance of protecting wildlife and the natural environment. A new investment will create new protected areas, including the fourth largest provincially managed protected area in the Island. Funding through the federal Canadian Nature Fund will enable...
PEI’s most recent fire closure order ends today, September 22, at 11:59 p.m. and will not be renewed. Starting September 23, campfires used for heating and warmth are allowed with the permission of property owners and if allowed by local bylaws. “Forestry officials advised me...
In December 2022, the PEI Emergency Forestry Task Force Recommendations made several recommendations to government. This is a signed copy of their recommendations.
Wild Species Conservation Ranks for PEI 2020
The province’s J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery now produces 1.3 million trees a year. To make this happen, the nursery staff grow PEI seeds into ready-to-plant trees. Hailey Blacquiere, manager of production development says they only grow native tree species using seeds from a...
Despite population growth, Prince Edward Island has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions the past three years in a row. The latest Minister’s Report on Climate Change provides a comprehensive update on government-wide progress toward provincial climate targets and efforts to...