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State of the Environment
The 2003 State of the Environment report for Prince Edward Island is intended to be the first of a series of regular reports on the state of Prince Edward Island’s environment. This first report establishes indicators of progress toward goals and objectives. In many instances, progress is being made such as an increase in the amount of solid waste diverted from disposal, and the amount of land receiving environmental protection. There are other trends that cause concern such as the rise in sea level due to climate change, and the number of pesticide-related fish kill events during heavy rain storms. The complete State of the Environment report and the summary document are available online. For copies of either publication, please contact the Department of Environment and Energy by phone at (902) 368-5000 or e-mail environment@gov.pe.ca. We want to hear from you. Please fill out the feedback form below or send your comments to the e-mail above.
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The Province of Prince Edward Island released its first State of the Environment report in June 2003. The report is part of a broad initiative to create a sustainable future for Prince Edward Island. The Island’s economic potential is firmly rooted in sectors which rely on natural resources. The quality and sustainability of these resources is critical to agriculture, aquaculture, tourism, forestry and the fishery. It is also an important factor in quality of life for Islanders. Reporting publicly on environmental quality has tended to happen in reaction to a pollution incident or community issue. The objectives of this report are to contribute to public awareness about the state of the environment and allow for informed decision making in all sectors of society.