Flowing freshwaters support a rich diversity of life that includes fishes, insects, and plants, as well as other animals such as bats and birds that can depend on the food resources generated by freshwaters.
Estuaries are highly productive systems and typically contain a large biomass of algae,
sea grasses and phytoplankton (McComb 1995). The estuaries of Prince Edward Island
The project initiated studies of fish and benthic macroinvertebrate responses to surface water abstraction for agriculture purposes in streams of PEI.
The Environment (CCME) Water Quality Index (WQI) was developed for communication of water quality data using a simple metric of water quality.
Tidal surveys were carried out in the Rustico Bay area in 2009 and 2011 using Hobo
level loggers to monitor tide heights.
Eutrophication caused by nutrient enrichment is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment within coastal marine environments (NRC, 2000).
Information on past wildfire seasons from 1958 to 2012. Compiled by the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division.
Animal Deterrents offers tips on how to discourage nuisance wildlife from living or scavenging on your property.
PEI's Coyote Policy contains information on how the Province deals with problem coyotes