Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Land and Environment

AKA: Formerly Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action; Department of Environment, Water and Climate Change

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List of Services

Provincial government department that aims to safeguard the environment and protect land and water resources.

Jones Building, 4th Floor, 11 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1M7
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Elevator
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
English * Website available in French
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/land-and-environment
deptle@gov.pe.ca

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Environment - Watercourse, Wetland and Buffer Zone Activity Permit

Issues an activity permit in a watercourse, wetland or 15 m buffer zone on or near one's property. Forms should be submitted at least six weeks before the anticipated project start date.

Charged permit:

Boardwalk construction in a buffer zone
Boardwalk construction in a wetland or sand dune
Boat launch or shoreline access
Dam or impoundment maintenance
Dredging
Landscaping
New bridge
New culvert
Repair a bridge
Repair a culvert
Road construction
Seaweed removal or relocation
Shoreline protection
Stairway to beach
Temporary crossing
Tree cutting (forest management)
Tree cutting (water view)
Watercourse enhancement or maintenance
Water withdrawal for irrigation
Wetland alteration
Wetland enhancement or maintenance
Wharf repair or construction (in-water work)
Wharf repair or construction (no in-water work)
Other activities

Free activities:

Beaver dam notching or removal to prevent property damage
Build a floating dock
Stream enhancement
Tree cutting for safety hazard(s) or cutting four trees or less

Note: Licensed contractors, community improvement groups, watershed groups, provincial government departments, agencies, and crown corporations are exempt from paying fees.

Forests, Fish and Wildlife - Angling Licences and General Information

Provides licenses to those who wish to fish recreationally during angling season. Angling for freshwater fish species begins April 15th of each year but date may vary depending on location and species.

Website also includes information about:

Angling season opening and closing dates
Information about species and fishing locations
Where to access fishing spots
Rules for angling legally
Special angling events or activities

Forests, Fish and Wildlife - Burning Permits

Issues burning permits for Category 2, 3 and 4 fires to those who wish to use outdoor fire pits/fireplaces or to dispose of grasses, brush, leaves or other woody debris during fire season (March 15th to November 15th).

Permits are not required for Category 1 fire (burning domestic brush) and campfires, but the fire restrictions must be checked each day prior to burning.

Exceptions - the following communities issue burn permits at their local municipal office:

Souris
Three Rivers (Georgetown)
Three Rivers (Montague)
Stratford
Charlottetown
Cornwall
Kensington
Summerside
Miscouche
Alberton

Forests, Fish and Wildlife - Fire Weather Index

Website provides information about the current Fire Weather Index across Epekwitk / PEI.

The index establishes the risk of forest or brush fires and if there are any burn restrictions based on the current weather and other environmental factors.

The index is updated daily at 2pm during fire season in Epekwitk / PEI, March 15th to November 15th.

Forests, Fish and Wildlife - Forest Enhancement Program

Offers advice and financial assistance to landowners in Epekwitk / PEI to help them manage their private woodlots. Includes:

Technical advice from a forester or forest technician
Forest management plan (developed by a private sector forest consultant)
Funding of up to 70% of the estimated cost of many recommended treatments

Forests, Fish and Wildlife - Hedgerow Planting Program

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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