The Environment (CCME) Water Quality Index (WQI) was developed for communication of water quality data using a simple metric of water quality.
Who requires a pumper’s license? Any person/business that undertakes the cleaning of a sewage disposal system or the disposal of septage or biosolids. What is septage? Septage is material removed from a septic tank. Septic tanks should be cleaned as needed (every 3 to 5 years) using a Licensed Pumper. Licensed Pumpers are required to haul this material to an approved facility for processing and treatment. Charlottetown or Summerside both have approved disposal facilities. What are sludge and biosolids? Sludge, or biosolids, is the semi-liquid material removed from wastewater treatment systems...
Woodland Notes Vol 3: Forest Management Plans explains the benefits of developing a forest management plan for your woodland and how this plan can help you to meet your goals effectively and efficiently.
“What the heck is cleantech?” Sandra Moore laughs as she repeats the question that she has been asked many times since taking on her role as director of the Cleantech Academy and Innovation Centre with the provincial government. “It is a good question. I like to think of it as...
Wild creatures live all around us and usually they go unnoticed as we go about our daily lives. However, sometimes they can create problems by feeding on crops or garbage, making loud noises, spreading diseases or harming livestock and pets. Where can I experience Island Wildlife...
A report by the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers on Trees Species and Climate Change.
What is the Wildlife Conservation Fund? The Wildlife Conservation Fund provides funding for the protection and enhancement of wildlife and wildlife habitats on Prince Edward Island. The fund is generated from the annual licence fees of anglers, hunters and trappers, and from the...
A document that summarizes energy efficiency and net zero funding programs available to Island residents.
A brochure describing net zero and efficiencyPEI rebates for energy efficiency and more.
Planting and tending trees is one of the tools that can be used to combat rising greenhouse gas levels because trees use and store tremendous amounts of carbon over their lifespan. This year the Province of Prince Edward Island is seeking to return approximately 175 ha of old fields and marginal lands to forest cover by planting native tree species suited to those sites. Priority areas include: High Sloped fields Sites with sensitive soils Watershed areas with reduced forest cover Other areas may also be considered as well. Funded by the Province of PEI, the Carbon Capture Tree Planting...