This program assists farmers and landowners to identify and incorporate beneficial management practices in their farming activities by developing a practical plan for operating their farm in a way that is environmentally sustainable, socially acceptable, and economically viable...
Where does the energy from this wind farm go? The power from the Wind Farm is sold to Maritime Electric for use by PEI customers only. Construction of the Wind Farm The Hermanville/Clearspring site was constructed after environmental and regulatory approvals were met, and...
The PEI Energy Corporation develops and promotes the development of energy systems and the generation, production, transmission and distribution of energy in all its forms on an economic and efficient basis, to provide financial assistance for the development, installation and...
The purpose of the Island Welcome Centre Program is to assist non-profit and community-operated visitor information centres with the delivery of quality customer service. Tourism PEI staff provide support, direction and training to ensure minimum standards identified in the...
The Tourism Industry Act requires every accommodation owner in the province to obtain an operator's license. The Act further stipulates that every property must be inspected on an annual basis. It is against the law to offer accommodations to the public without a license. If you...
This report summarizes the outcomes of a pilot sea lettuce harvest project conducted in Prince Edward Island, Canada during the summer of 2011.
The 2010 State of the Environment report measures data on key indicators of the health of Prince Edward Island's natural environment. This is the second progress report on the state of the environment.
The first State of the Environment report was pepared by the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment and is part of a broad initiative to create a sustainable future for the Province of Prince Edward Island.
What are greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the gases that are released into the atmosphere as a result of activities such as driving, heating buildings, powering industry, farming and waste. GHGs are accumulating in the atmosphere like a blanket...