Some pesticides or uses of pesticides require a pesticide application permit in addition to a pesticide applicator certificate. This includes individuals or companies that wish to apply a pesticide: to any open body of water to control noxious weeds within a buffer zone that is a...
Renewal Advisory - Be advised that Septic Contractor and Site Assessor licencing must be renewed before March 31 of your expiry year. You need to have a Septic Contractor's Licence for the installation, reconstruction, modification or decommissioning of a sewage disposal (septic) system. You need to have an On-site Sewage Disposal System Installer Licence for the installation, reconstruction, modification or decommissioning of a sewage disposal (septic) system under the supervision of a licensed Septic Contractor. You can apply for both in the online form below. What do I need to get a Septic...
As part of the development of an irrigation strategy for regulations under the Water Act, Islanders were invited to provide comments regarding an Irrigation Strategy Discussion Document. All on-line comments that were received on the Irrigation Strategy Discussion Document before...
Prince Edward Island’s Climate Adaptation Plan provides a concrete roadmap for the province to better prepare for the future while lessening climate change’s impacts on Island residents. Building Resilience: Climate Adaptation Plan includes action items to support vulnerable...
What are air quality reports? PEI Air Quality Reports provide the status of the air quality in Prince Edward Island. Each annual reports each cover a 3 year period. The Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action shares responsibilities regarding air quality and the...
What is shoreline stabilization? In the past, development along PEI’s shoreline was often undertaken with little thought given to the risks associated with erosion or flooding. As a result, many owners of shoreline properties are now faced with three alternatives: Do nothing and...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is transitioning its Beverage Container Program to an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model effective April 1, 2026, affecting deposits and refunds on cans, bottles and other beverage containers. Legislative Changes Government will...
The Beverage Container Program was established to increase the range of beverage options available to consumers while encouraging the recovery, reuse and recycling of used beverage containers. What beverage containers are included in the program? Beverage containers sold, with...