For Immediate Release
The following is distributed by Communications PEI at the request of the Department of Communities, Land and Environment.
Consultations scheduled for Water Act
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, August 17, 2015 --- Islanders are encouraged to participate in the upcoming Water Act consultations, said Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell.
“Logistics have been determined for the primary phase of consultations on Prince Edward Island’s Water Act. This legislation is important for all Islanders as it will be used to protect and conserve our water supply for years to come,” said Minister Mitchell.
Prince Edward Island’s Environmental Advisory Council will lead the consultations and information gathered will aid in the drafting of the legislation that will be presented for public review and feedback next year.
“Members of our committee look forward to meeting with the public this fall. We strongly encourage Islanders to register for an upcoming session to ensure their voices are heard in the development of P.E.I.’s Water Act,” said Richard Davies, Chair of the Environmental Advisory Council.
Consultations will take place in seven communities across the province this fall. Please see the table below to determine when there is a consultation being held near you.
Location Dates Time
Charlottetown Tuesday, October 6 and Thursday, October 8 7 p.m.
Summerside Tuesday, October 13 7 p.m.
Souris Tuesday, October 20 7 p.m.
Montague Tuesday, November 3 7 p.m.
Wellington Tuesday, November 17 7 p.m.
Kensington Tuesday, November 24 7 p.m.
Elmsdale Thursday, November 26 7 p.m.
To register for one of the public consultation sessions, please call 902-368-5028.
Islanders are reminded that feedback can be submitted at any time on the province’s website and also via phone, e-mail and written submission. To access the White Paper for P.E.I.’s Water Act and to submit feedback, please visit www.gov.pe.ca/wateract.