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News before 1996 is not available online.
The province is now offering to buy land near buffer zones, watercourses or wetlands. The provincial government will buy land from owners at fair market price to support conservation, tree planting and/or reforestation activities through the Buffer Zone Acquisition Program. “We...
Starting Wednesday, Island residents with an annual household income under $75,000 will be eligible for a free heat pump. “The free heat pump program makes it easy for Island homeowners to help the province reach our nation-leading net zero goals. We’re closing in on nearly 3000...
New coastal development in Prince Edward Island is prohibited until a coastal zone policy is developed. The environmental protection order on shoreline development prohibits new development in the buffer zone and associated erosion control activities in the watercourse and/or...
Environment, Energy and Climate Action, in partnership with the provincial Fire Marshal’s Office, is distributing emergency generators to fire departments across the province for use in Island communities. “Each provincial fire department will be offered up to 15 generators, gas...
During the Spring sitting of the PEI Legislature, government committed to launching bike and e-bike incentives to support Islanders in their transition away from GHG emitting vehicles on the path to net zero. The bike rebate is an instant rebate offered to PEI residents...
The province is providing the PEI Watershed Alliance with $2 million so that individual member groups can apply for project funding. The funding will go to the Alliance and individual member groups will apply to the Alliance to receive the funding. The intent is that the new...
Prince Edward Island’s Water Act comes into effect on June 16. This comprehensive Act, which was developed with considerable input from the stakeholders and public from 2014 – 2017 by then Minister Robert Mitchell will provide fair access to water for everyone, while ensuring the...
In the Legislative Assembly today, Minister Steven Myers announced that Islanders who purchase an eligible electric vehicle (EV) can receive the Universal Electric Vehicle Incentive retroactive to April 1, 2021. Any bill of sale on an eligible electric vehicle, plug in hybrid, or...
Prince Edward Island will bring the Water Act into effect June 16, 2021, ensuring government is able to manage and protect water resources for the common good, including humans and the environment now and into the future. “Islanders want and deserve strong regulations, evidence...
Nominations are open for the environmental awards recognizing Islanders who make outstanding contributions to protecting and enhancing Prince Edward Island’s environment. “There are many people out there who are creating a better future for our Island, protecting and enhancing...