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Environmental Protection

Programs that deal with conservation issues/reporting, forestry and land management, and environmental emergencies.

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Provides the opportunity for private landowners, farmers or businesses to apply to have hedgerows planted in the interest of environmental protection. Trees and shrubs can be planted for the following reasons:
  • Protecting soil from wind and rain erosion
  • Preventing runoff from entering streams and rivers
  • Creating windbreaks for buildings and livestock

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Online information and reports pertaining to land use, mapping, aerial photographs, Epekwitk / PEI forests, and woodlot owner surveys.


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Provides technical advice and assistance to member First Nations on various aspects of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Helps strengthen communication and relationships between First Nations communities, government, municipalities, businesses, and environmental organizations to promote and support sustainable management of resources. Areas of focus include:

  • Fisheries and Aquaculture
  • Forestry Management
  • Oceans Management
  • Research and Land Use Interviews
  • Watershed Management
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Geographical Information Systems

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Online directory with information, images, and maps pertaining to invasive species of plants, insects, and tree diseases found in PEI.


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The program prevents the development of land that is identified for non-development use by protecting and preserving resource land from being sub-divided or developed for commercial or industrial use, and to protect it against land speculation.

There is a searchable database to find out if a parcel of land has been identified for non-development use.

Website also lists information about appeals, cancellation, suspension, or amendments to non-development identification.

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Conservation officers respond to reports from the public about potential violations related to PEI's land wildlife and land natural resources. Violations can include poaching, illegal dumping, or an environmental concern.

Reports are confidential and can be anonymous.

Call 911 in emergencies such as fire, crime or danger to life.

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Website provides information about lands protection regulation in PEI, including:
  • Related legislation and regulations
  • General information
  • Online search for Lands Protection Orders

The Commission is responsible for the general administration of the PEI Lands Protection Act, including making recommendations to government on applications for land purchases governed by the Act, monitoring the land holdings of large land owners and enforcing the Act.

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Website provides information about waste and wastewater regulation in PEI, including:
  • Related legislation and regulations
  • General information
  • Online search for Water and Sewer Related Orders

The Commission regulates all water and wastewater utilities in PEI, excluding municipal utilities operating in Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford and Cornwall.

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Report fisheries violations. Includes:
  • Polluting
  • Poaching
  • Illegal fishing such as fishing with the wrong gear, harvesting fish out of season and using banned fishing techniques

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Smartphone application which provides individuals with the ability to report infestations of invasive animal and plant species as well as plant diseases. Submitted information is verified and used to map any infestations or outbreaks across PEI.

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