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News Stories from our Watershed

Articles from 2021

P.E.I. watershed groups seek abandoned wells for bat habitat | CBC News

“P.E.I. wildlife staff remove more than 200 goldfish from Winter River pond”

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Source: Shane Hennessey, CBC (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-bat-habitat-abandoned-wells-watershed-groups-1.6209483)

More real-world data needed to weigh impact of extra irrigation, says watershed group

Source: Brian Higgins, CBC

(More real-world data needed to weigh impact of extra irrigation, says watershed group | CBC News)

How you can help keep track of P.E.I.'s water quality as a river watcher

Source: Jane Robertson, CBC

(More real-world data needed to weigh impact of extra irrigation, says watershed group | CBC News)

Water Act water withdrawal regulations – irrigation strategy

Source: Government of Prince Edward Island

(Water Act Water Withdrawal Regulations - Irrigation Strategy | Government of Prince Edward Island)

How you can help keep track of P.E.I.'s water quality as a river watcher

Source: Brian McInnis, CBC

(P.E.I. Water Act comes into force June 16, with allowance for high-capacity well research | CBC News)

P.E.I. environment officials consider creating
water-use buffer

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Source: Sandy Arsenault, CBC

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Articles from 2020

How you can help keep track of P.E.I.'s water quality as a river watcher

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Articles from 2019

How you can help keep track of P.E.I.'s water quality as a river watcher

Beached plastic: P.E.I. watershed group calls on industry to make changes

Source: Nancy Russel, CBC

(https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-glenaladale-watershed-1.5160644)

Wrong parts and burned-out motors: Problems plaguing new Charlottetown well field

Source: Steve Bruce, CBC

(Wrong parts and burned-out motors: Problems plaguing new Charlottetown well field | CBC News)

Articles From 2018

Non-stop running of taps has watershed group worried about waste

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Source: Randy McAndrew/CBC

(Non-stop running of taps has watershed group worried about waste | CBC News)

Atlantic Datastream offers centralized hub for water-quality data

Source: Steve Bruce/CBC

(https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-health-watersheds-atlantic-datastream-1.4831856)

Charlottetown to shift pumping downstream to conserve river

Source: Steve Bruce/CBC

(Charlottetown to shift pumping downstream to conserve river | CBC News)

The weird and wonderful at Pogey Beach

Source: Sean Landsman/CBC

(The weird and wonderful at Pogey Beach | CBC News)

New Charlottetown well field not easing demand on Winter River, says watershed group

Record low water levels worry Winter River group

Source: Steve Bruce/CBC

(New Charlottetown well field not easing demand on Winter River, says watershed group | CBC News)

How often is your toilet flushed ... and other important questions

Source: Carlos Barria/Reuters

(How often is your toilet flushed ... and other important questions | CBC News)

Articles from 2017

A bug's life: Insects tell the story of Winter River water quality

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Source: Tom Steepe/CBC

(https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-water-bugs-winter-river-water-quality-1.4345077)

'How come fracking isn't in the legislation?' public gives feedback on draft Water Act

Dry start to summer has watershed group watching water levels

Source: Krystalle Ramlakhan/CBC

(Dry start to summer has watershed group watching water levels | CBC News)

Watershed group worries about 'loophole' in P.E.I.'s new Water Act

Source: Sarah MacMillan/CBC

('How come fracking isn't in the legislation?' public gives feedback on draft Water Act | CBC News)

4 watersheds get 'poor' rating in P.E.I. water quality report card

Charlottetown asking for special treatment under water act

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Source: John McInnis

(4 watersheds get 'poor' rating in P.E.I. water quality report card | CBC News)

Articles from 2016

Charlottetown residents urged to save water amid 'very dry year'

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'No water there': Rain is little help for Winter River

Source: CBC

('No water there': Rain is little help for Winter River | CBC News)

Fish rescuers wade into Winter River catching fish struggling to survive

Source: CBC

(Fish rescuers wade into Winter River catching fish struggling to survive | CBC News)

Winter River sections begin to dry up, affecting Charlottetown water supply

Source: Radio-Canada

(Winter River sections begin to dry up, affecting Charlottetown water supply | CBC News)

'Hit and miss' rainfall not enough for potato crop, watershed

Source: CBC

('Hit and miss' rainfall not enough for potato crop, watershed | CBC News)

Charlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee says infrastructure work needs quick start

Source: CBC

(Charlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee says infrastructure work needs quick start | CBC News)

Charlottetown council passes $11.26M capital budget

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Source: CBC

(Charlottetown council passes $11.26M capital budget | CBC News)

Articles from 2015

When The Well Runs Dry - Water Canada

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Increase water restrictions, watershed group urges city

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Source: Krystalle Ramlakhan/CBC

(Increase water restrictions, watershed group urges city | CBC News)

Watershed groups to get $250K funding boost

Source: CBC

(Watershed groups to get $250K funding boost | CBC News)

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND WATERSHED STRATEGY

Source: Prince Edward Island Watershed Alliance

(Microsoft Word - WMG543 PEI Watershed Strategy June 2015 with intros signatures.doc (peiwatershedalliance.org)

Standing Order: P.E.I. Watershed Groups

City of Charlottetown Provides 32,000 Dollar Grant to the Winter River Tracadie Bay Watershed Association

Source: City of Charlottetown

Articles from 2014

Charlottetown mayoral candidates take different tacks on water supply

Source: Julia Cook/CBC

(Charlottetown mayoral candidates take different tacks on water supply | CBC News)

'Trout rafts' to help fish escape the heat in P.E.I.

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Source: CBC

('Trout rafts' to help fish escape the heat in P.E.I. | CBC News)

Water for irrigation

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Source: CBC

(Water for irrigation | CBC News)

Low-flow toilet regulations being introduced on P.E.I.

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Source: CBC

(Low-flow toilet regulations being introduced on P.E.I. | CBC News)

Where our water comes from

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Source: iStock

('Where our water comes from | CBC News)

Water act to be introduced by P.E.I. government

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Source: CBC

(Water act to be introduced by P.E.I. government | CBC News)

Snowfall replenishing Charlottetown water supply

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Source: CBC

(Snowfall replenishing Charlottetown water supply | CBC News)

Articles from 2013

Charlottetown relies on secondary water source

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Source: CBC

(Charlottetown relies on secondary water source | CBC News)

Rain some relief for parched Winter River

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Source: CBC

(Rain some relief for parched Winter River | CBC News)

Group tries to relocate trout, one bucket at a time

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Source: CBC

(Group tries to relocate trout, one bucket at a time | CBC News)

Conservation, policies and PEI's water-use laws

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Source: CBC

(CBC.ca | Island Morning | Conservation, policies and PEI's water-use laws)

Municipalities face new water conservation rules

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Source: CBC

(Municipalities face new water conservation rules | CBC News)

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Articles from 2012

Charlottetown conceals cruise ship water use

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Source: CBC

(Charlottetown conceals cruise ship water use | CBC News)

Rain fails to replenish Charlottetown water supply

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Source: CBC

(Rain fails to replenish Charlottetown water supply | CBC News)

Conserve water, Ottawa warns Charlottetown

Water Calculator



CBC News
August 16th, 2012

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Source: Kevin Yarr/CBC

(Conserve water, Ottawa warns Charlottetown | CBC News)

Conservationist says Winter River needs more rain

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Source: Denis Calnan/CBC

(Conservationist says Winter River needs more rain | CBC News)

Charlottetown signs up for water conservation

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Source: CBC

(Charlottetown signs up for water conservation | CBC News)

Charlottetown opens emergency water supply

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Source: Brendan Elliot/CBC

(Charlottetown opens emergency water supply | CBC News)

Charlottetown water use 'unsustainable'

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Source: CBC

(Charlottetown water use 'unsustainable' | CBC News)

Watershed group blames Charlottetown for dry stream

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Source: CBC

(Watershed group blames Charlottetown for dry stream | CBC News)

Pond being drained in hopes of fish return

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Source: Ryan Hicks/CBC

(Pond being drained in hopes of fish return | CBC News)

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