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Fire Closure Order September 2025
PEI’s minister responsible for forestry has extended the fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until September 22 or further notice.
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PEI fire ban extended again
PEI’s minister responsible for forestry has extended the fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until September 22 or further notice. Campfires and bonfires are banned, including fires on private property and at provincial parks and...
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Solar rebate program paused
Due to high demand, the provincial Solar Electric Rebate program has been paused. The program has reached capacity for the current fiscal year. As a result, efficiencyPEI will no longer accept applications for solar electric rebates after September 5, 2025. Clients with an...
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Solar Electric Rebate Program
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is a technology that converts sunlight into electricity. The use of solar energy can lower energy bills for Islanders, working hand-in-hand with other efficiency upgrades. The solar program makes solar power more affordable than ever before by providing...
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PEI Envirothon: Soils and Land Use
Soils and Land Use : Learning Expectations and Outcomes Resources NEW (May 9, 2024) Soils Training (Virginia Envirothon) - good overview of soils and land use What is Soil? The primary study resource for this component is Soils of Canada and Soils of Prince Edward Island - 1988....
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Oak trees helping fish and wildlife in Richmond Bay Watershed
Sometimes the best way to help trout and salmon thrive is by planting a tree. That’s why Richmond Bay Watershed Association is now hard at work planting oak trees along a stream that feeds into Grand River. Cathy Gallant is the watershed coordinator for the area that encompasses...
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Fish Kill Information and Statistics
How do fish kills happen? Fish kills can occur for natural reasons. Under certain circumstances, large numbers of fish can die from natural causes. For example, every spring smelts and gaspereaux enter Island rivers to spawn and during this process some fish will die from natural...
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Hunting, Firearms, and Bow Hunting Safety Courses
What do I need to hunt on PEI? In order to hunt legally on PEI, you must have a valid hunting license and the Wildlife Conservation Fund fee. Most people also require: Firearms Safety Course Hunter Safety Course, and/or A Bow Hunting Safety Course. The Bow Hunting Safety Course also includes: The Hunter Safety Course Tree Stand Safety Course, and A practical bow shooting test. How do I take a Hunter Education course? The Hunter Safety education program has two components. You must successfully complete the online component at Hunter Course. Currently, this component of the Hunter Safety Course...