Climate change is the most pressing issue of our time. Climate change impacts will have consequences for all Islanders, across all sectors of employment and our environment. We must take steps to prepare as the impacts of climate change continue to worsen. What is PEI doing to...
Irrigation Strategy - A Document for Review, Comment and Discussion document
PEI has recently completed a province-wide Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA).
Review of Groundwater Assessemnt Methodology - Province of Prince Edward Island. Submitted by Kerry T. B. MacQuarrie, PhD, PEng. Submitted to the Department of Environment, Labour and Justice, PEI December 29, 2014
Manganese occurs naturally in PEI rocks and soils. Usually it is not easily dissolved from these sources and its concentration in well water is low. In some cases, particularly in swampy areas where oxygen levels in groundwater are low, manganese is more easily dissolved and can...
Interim Coastal Policy Recommendations Update as of August 2024
Strategic Energy Solutions (formerly Community Energy Solutions) for energy efficiency upgrades to buildings operated by businesses and organizations. Incentives can be accessed via this PDF application form.
Feedback received, through input from hundreds of Islanders and over 60 community, energy and environmental stakeholders about the future of energy in PEI, has been compiled in a new report. The information gathered in the PEI Energy Blueprint - What We Heard Report will help...
It is illegal to hunt or snare wildlife in PEI without a valid hunting licence. PEI hunting licence applications are available for the current season starting September 1st. To hunt migratory birds such as Canada geese and black ducks, you must also hold a current federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. Before a PEI hunting licence will be issued, you are required to: Pay the annual Wildlife Conservation fee ( payment option offered with licence application); and Successfully complete the Official Hunter Safety Education Course (Call 902 368-4683 for registration access code). To learn ore...
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae blooms, are not common in PEI but can be a concern as some strains can produce toxins that are harmful to human or animal health. In PEI cyanobacteria can be found in shallow, warm, and slow moving or still water (including freshwater ponds)...