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Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council is a group of individuals appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council to advise the Minister responsible for the environment on environmental matters.  Secretarial services for the Council are provided by staff of the Department of Environment, Labour and Justice.

Terms of Reference

The Council's responsibilities are broadly described in the Environmental Protection Act. The following terms of reference were developed and approved by the Minister to better define the Environmental Advisory Council's mandate:

1. to advise the Minister responsible for the environment on matters referred to council by the Minister or the public under the Environmental Protection Act,
2. to report annually to the Minister on submissions received, research conducted, investigations undertaken and recommendations made under the Environmental Protection Act,
3. to advise the Minister on environmental matters related to activities in relation to the Provincial Conservation Strategy,
4. to make recommendations to the Minister on conservation or environmental improvement awards.
5. to make recommendations to the Minister respecting opportunities for environmental improvement or protection programs or projects,
6. to recommend to the Minister public education projects or programs,
7. to make recommendations to the Minister respecting support for community, private and non-government programs and projects,
8. to advise the Minister on legislative proposals as they relate to environmental protection and enhancement,
9. to advise the Minister on such matters as she may direct, and 
10. to perform such functions as may be provided by regulations under subsection 4(2)(b) of the Environmental Protection Act.

Annual Reports

 Environmental Advisory Council Annual Report 2007

 Environmental Advisory Council Annual Report 2008

 Environmental Advisory Council Annual Report 2009

 Environmental Advisory Council Annual Report 2010

 Environmental Advisory Council Annual Report 2011

 Environmental Advisory Council Annual Report 2012

Publications

 Biomass Heat on Prince Edward Island:  A Pathway Forward

 Recommendations for the Regulation of Construction and Demolition Debris Sites in Prince Edward Island

 Recommendations for the Regulation of Pesticides in Prince Edward Island
 
 Planning for a Sustainable Future: A Time for Questions