Prince Edward Island’s plan to confront climate change is aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions while steering Islanders toward cleaner, cheaper energy sources. The target of the five-year Climate Change Action Plan is to reduce the Island’s greenhouse gases by 30 percent...
Proponent Nobra Holsteins Inc. Location Irishtown Project Status APPROVED - May 22, 2018 Description Expansion of existing dairy farming facility including: the construction of a calf barn; the construction of a main barn complex with rotary milking parlour; the construction of...
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...
Jonathan and Katie MacLennan, who run a fourth-generation family farm in West Cape, have seen big changes on their land since first participating in the Alternative Land Use Services program (ALUS). The MacLennan farm produces potatoes, grain and hay alongside the Big Pierre...
What are the dates of the 2025 Extended Seasons for rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon? The 2025 Extended Rainbow Trout Season - September 16 to December 31 (most locations). The 2025 Extended Atlantic Salmon Season - September 16 to October 31 on the Morell River and the Mill...
Farmers, businesses and other property owners who meet program requirements may apply for hedgerow planting. The program provides the planting of trees or shrubs to protect soil from wind and rain erosion, prevent runoff from entering streams and rivers, and create windbreaks for buildings and livestock. What are the requirements for hedgerow planting? In a situation where the applicant is not the property owner, the property owner must agree to the hedgerow planting. A department representative will inspect the site, assess the number of trees required, and review options with the property...
If you know someone who goes above and beyond to protect or enhance the environment, you can nominate them for a Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards. Nominations are now open until May 1 for this year’s awards at www.princeedwardisland.ca/environmentalawards or by phone 902...
Bird watching and bird feeding are common pastimes for many Islanders. Since records began, some 368 bird species have been observed on the Island in forests, coastal regions, wetlands and other areas. The Birds of Prince Edward Island and Nature PEI sites contain many resources...
Brothers Johnny and Gary Gallant run Ferme Gallant Ltée, a third-generation dairy farm located in St. Timothy, near Wellington. “As agricultural producers, our main role is to produce food. But as farmers, we are also stewards of the land,” said Johnny Gallant. “Gary and I are...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Training is available for those involved in the Island’s construction industry on how to apply the newly adopted National Building Code. The Construction Association of PEI has collaborated with the Prince Edward Island government and Holland College...