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PEC’s Environmental Advisory Committee focused on capacity, climate action, and long-delayed policy work, with updates on grant funding, tree planting, and the restart of the Site Alteration Bylaw review.

PEC’s Environmental Advisory Committee focused on capacity, climate action, and long-delayed policy work, with updates on grant funding, tree planting, and the restart of the Site Alteration Bylaw review.

Council divisions emerged during the April 16 Planning & Development Committee meeting as councillors narrowly approved Athol Ward rural severances after removing additional hydrogeological requirements, while a one-year Base31 temporary use extension passed unanimously.

Committee discussions focused on watershed health, phosphorus levels, groundwater risks, and climate planning. Insights highlight environmental challenges and long-term sustainability efforts in PEC.

Committee discussions focused on phosphorus levels, groundwater risks, climate staffing, and community engagement. Findings highlight growing environmental pressures and the need for informed planning in PEC.

Environmental Advisory Committee recap – climate funding, rain gardens, youth engagement, and key environmental discussions in Prince Edward County.

The committee highlighted climate adaptation funding, practical flood reduction tools like rain gardens, and stronger youth engagement. Discussions reinforced long-term environmental planning, local action, and expanded community participation.

02 April 2024 Environmental Advisory Committee Part 2 focused on who supported species protection, energy retrofit planning, climate adaptation, Earth Week initiatives, composting feasibility, and what these decisions mean for residents.