Environment - Watercourse, Wetland and Buffer Zone Activity Permit
Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action - AKA: Formerly Department of Environment, Water and Climate Change
Service Description
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:
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
- 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
Information
Eligibility:
Individuals, businesses, and organizations that require to work in or near watercourses, wetlands or buffer zones
Fees:
Varies
How to Access:
Apply online or mail the application form
Documents Required:
Map of location (aerial photo or GIS map) * Pre-construction colour photographs of the work site * Sketch of the proposed work showing construction details and dimensions * Written description of the proposed activity
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English * French
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Jones Building, 4th Floor, 11 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1M7
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-368-5044