Learn more about the issues facing our watershed by reading past news items.
We have compiled most of the news stories about our watershed and local water issues from the past few years, along with a few items related to general water issues from around the world.
2021
- “P.E.I. watershed groups seek abandoned wells for bat habitat”. CBC, October 14. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-bat-habitat-abandoned-wells-watershed-groups-1.6209483
- “P.E.I. wildlife staff remove more than 200 goldfish from Winter River pond”. Saltwire, September 22. https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/pei-wildlife-staff-remove-more-than-200-goldfish-from-winter-river-pond-100637372/
- “More real-world data needed to weigh impact of extra irrigation, says watershed group”. CBC, September 17. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-watersheds-legislative-committee-irrigation-strategy-1.6178680
- “Water Act water withdrawal regulations – irrigation strategy”. Government of Prince Edward Island, June 6. https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/environment-energy-and-climate-action/water-act-water-withdrawal-regulations-irrigation
- “How you can help keep track of P.E.I.’s water quality as a river watcher”. CBC, June 3. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-river-watcher-1.6051995
- “P.E.I. Water Act comes into force June 16, with allowance for high-capacity well research”. CBC, February 19. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-water-act-proclaimed-law-1.5920308
2020
No articles featuring WRTBWA – global pandemic!
2019
- “P.E.I. watershed group partners with historic site to improve property and shoreline”. CBC News. June 4. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-glenaladale-watershed-1.5160644
- CBC Compass, June 4, 2019. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1532254275760 Skip ahead to 12 minutes 21 seconds for our segment.
- “Beached plastic: P.E.I. watershed group calls on industry to make changes“. CBC News, January 22. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-aquaculture-waste-1.4986432
- “Waves of Change: A PEI watershed groups wants the aquaculture industry to do more to keep plastic off Island beaches”. CBC Compass, January 21. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1429546563968 Skip ahead to 32 minutes 50 seconds for our segment.
- “Wrong parts and burned-out motors: Problems plaguing new Charlottetown well field: Wellfield in Miltonvale Park pumping little water, 9 months after official opening”. CBC News, January 15. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/charlottetown-well-field-problems-delays-pei-1.4978804
- “There are still major problems at the new wellfield in Charlottetown”. CBC Compass, January 15. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1426458179693. Skip ahead to 4 minutes 54 seconds to see our segment.
2018
- “Watershed group concerned with Parkdale project water usage: 124 customers must run taps when temperature dips below 0 C”. CBC News, November 21. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-winter-river-watershed-parkdale-pipe-project-1.4914912
- “Charlottetown to shift pumping downstream to conserve river: ‘Anything that we can shift downstream will have a benefit upstream’”. CBC News, November 2. https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4888865
- “Atlantic Datastream offers centralized hub for water-quality data: Open access site allows watershed groups to input data”. CBC News, September 20. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-health-watersheds-atlantic-datastream-1.4831856
- “The weird and wonderful at Pogey Beach: A look at what lives beneath the surface of Tracadie Harbour”. CBC News, August 13. https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/weird-and-wonderful-pogey-beach?fbclid=IwAR3T-gVhVj1X31c4SH0YHvwjBmsjLWdeprDGs2tmbANqnMDEm8ZgG3ed6gE
- “New Charlottetown well field not easing demand on Winter River, says watershed group: City utility manager says Miltonvale Park well field still not fully operational, behind schedule”. CBC News, July 31. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/winter-river-watershed-water-demands-pei-1.4767208
- “The well is running dry”. CBC Radio – Island Morning, July 31. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/island-morning/segment/15562211
- “Watershed group concerns.” CBC TV – Compass, July 31. Skip ahead to 5 min 41 seconds for segment. http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1289456195713
- “Record low water levels worry Winter River group: ‘There’s basically no snow left to melt'”. CBC News, April 5. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-water-levels-winter-river-1.4606208
- “How often is your toilet flushed … and other important questions: Grant from Environment Canada funding research project”. CBC News, February 20. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-water-conservation-research-1.4543084
2017
- “A bug’s life: Insects tell the story of Winter River water quality: ‘You basically just walk along the stream bottom, kicking your feet, doing a little dance’”. CBC News. October 9. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-water-bugs-winter-river-water-quality-1.4345077
- “Dry start to summer has watershed group watching water levels: Full impact won’t be known until later in the summer”. CBC News, July 30. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-dry-weather-poses-problems-watershed-1.4228333
- “How come fracking isn’t in the legislation?’ public gives feedback on draft Water Act: About 50 people showed up to the last of 4 public consultation meetings.” CBC News. April 13, 2017. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-draft-water-act-public-consultation-meeting-1.4068948
- “Watershed group worries about ‘loophole’ in P.E.I.’s new Water Act: ‘There’s a rather big loophole where they could continue to exceed the limits for however long they feel like’”. CBC News, March 21. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-watershed-water-act-winter-river-supply-1.4034731
- Video on CBC Compass. Skip to 2min 58 sec into the video for the segment.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/cbc-compass-march-21-2017-1.4035224
- “Water quality report cards”. CBC Compass. January 24. Skip ahead to 7 minutes 45 seconds to view this story. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/cbc-compass-january-24-2017-1.3950804
- “4 watersheds get ‘poor’ rating in P.E.I. water quality report card: Province and volunteers measured nitrate loads, sediment run-off and anoxic events”. CBC News, January 24. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-water-quality-report-card-1.3950386
- For detailed information on these report cards, go to https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/communities-land-and-environment/water-quality-report-cards-watershed
2016
- “Work in Charlottetown to benefit watershed”. The Guardian, December 10. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Charlottetown residents urged to save water amid ‘very dry year’: Dry summer has caused more springs to stop flowing, says group that monitors water source”. CBC News, October 5. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-dry-summer-water-supply-1.3792309
- “’No water there’: Rain is little help for Winter River: Streams have already stopped flowing again”. CBC News, August 17. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/charlottetown-winter-river-rain-1.3723234
- “Cashing in: New federal money means City of Charlottetown can now complete its second water source project”. The Guardian, August 5. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Fish rescuers wade into Winter River catching fish struggling to survive: Workers waded into the waters of the Brackley branch of the Winter River Monday catching fish”. CBC News, August 2. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/fish-rescue-winter-river-pei-1.3703559. Video on Compass (skip ahead to 6 minutes 52 seconds into the episode): http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/compass-august-02-2016-1.3704946
- “’Hit and miss’ rainfall not enough for potato crop, watershed: ‘You just hope and pray that Mother Nature looks after us’”. CBC News, July 25. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-storm-rain-potato-watershed-charlottetown-1.3694343
- “Taps running dry.” The Guardian, July 5. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Winter River sections begin to dry up, affecting Charlottetown water supply: The Winter River Watershed Association says sections of the river are already starting to dry up”. CBC News, July 2. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-winter-river-watershed-low-1.3662282
- “Charlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee says infrastructure work needs quick start”. CBC News. March 22. Discusses water infrastructure projects. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/budget-infrastructure-spending-employment-mail-1.3503155
- “Charlottetown council passes $11.26M capital budget: Many projects will have to wait for federal infrastructure funding, says finance committee chair”. CBC News. February 9. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/charlottetown-capital-budget-1.3440258
2015
- Water Act Presentation(s) and One-to-One Consultations, Government of Prince Edward Island, Fall 2015. http://www.gov.pe.ca/wateract/index.php?number=1054002&lang=E
- “Running dry: Dwindling water supply leaves Charlottetown well fields dry”. The Guardian, October 19. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Meters mandatory: Phase of city water meter installation program”. The Guardian, October 13. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Charlottetown says Water Act must recognize city’s needs”. The Guardian, October 13. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2015-10-13/article-4307919/Charlottetown-says-Water-Act-must-recognize-citys-needs/1
- “Charlottetown asking for special treatment under water act”. The Guardian, October 8. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2015-10-08/article-4303641/Charlottetown-asking-for-special-treatment-under-water-act/1
- “Intensity flows: Consultations open on developing new Water Act of P.E.I.”. The Guardian, October 7. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “When The Well Runs Dry”. Water Canada, September 11. http://watercanada.net/2015/p-e-i-when-the-well-runs-dry/
- “Increase water restrictions, watershed group urges city”. CBC News, September 9. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/water-restrictions-watershed-charlottetown-1.3221604
- “REMINDER: Seasonal Water Restrictions in Place Until September 30”. City of Charlottetown media release, August 20. http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/news.php?id=1279
- “Islanders to have their say”. The Guardian, August 19. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Public consultations will be held on proposed Water Act”. The Guardian, August 10. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Federal funding positive: Projects involve conservation of fish habitat”. The Guardian, July 20. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Islanders invited to participate in creation of Water Act”. Department of Communities Land and Environment media release, July 8. http://www.gov.pe.ca/newsroom/index.php3?number=news&newsnumber=10275&dept&lang=E#pk_campaign=HomeP
- “A Water Act for Prince Edward Island”. The Winter River watershed is mentioned in the video clip which explains why the Water Act is being developed. http://www.gov.pe.ca/wateract/
- “Province endorses P.E.I. watershed strategy”. The Guardian, June 22. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2015-06-22/article-4190930/Province-endorses-P.E.I.-watershed-strategy/1
- “The City of Charlottetown Water and Sewer Utility Department has provided a grant worth $32,000 to the Winter River-Tracadie Bay Watershed Association”. City of Charlottetown, June 22. https://www.facebook.com/CityofCharlottetown/photos/a.164749310228182.27305.163428743693572/858404344196005/?type=3&fref=nf
- “Province endorses Watershed Strategy”. Department of Communities Land and Environment media release, June 17. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Watershed groups to get $250K funding boost”. CBC News, June 9. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/watershed-groups-to-get-250k-funding-boost-1.3105620
- “Water restrictions”. The Guardian, June 2. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Tightening the taps”. The Guardian, May 27. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Standing Order: P.E.I. Watershed Groups”. Wayne Easter, House of Commons, Parliament of Canada, March 31. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqi4Zh87RsE
- “Charlottetown feeling water pressure”. The Guardian, February 20. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Fears increase over water supply”. The Guardian, February 3. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Charlottetown Coun. Eddie Rice says sewer/water pipes must be priority”. The Guardian, January 22. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
2014
- “Extracting the truth about water details”. The Guardian, October 23. Letter to the Editor by Jared Vriends. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Charlottetown mayoral candidates take different tacks on water supply: Charlottetown waiting for federal money, says Clifford Lee”. CBC, October 22. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/charlottetown-mayoral-candidates-take-different-tacks-on-water-supply-1.2808470
- “Watershed association starts campaign”. The Guardian, August 14. his story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Water watch: Local group says conservation is key”. The Guardian, August 9. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Watershed group asking for more water restrictions”. CBC Compass, August 7. Skip ahead to 20 minutes 43 seconds into the video to watch the segment about the low water levels in our streams and why we think the City of Charlottetown should implement the second level of seasonal water restrictions for residents. http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/PEI/Compass/ID/2484328461/
- “Winter River-Tracadie Bay Watershed pushes for more restrictions: Charlottetown says it already has measures in place”. CBC, August 7. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/winter-river-tracadie-bay-watershed-pushes-for-more-restrictions-1.2729897
- “Fish Habitat Enhancement”. CBC Compass, July 29. We were featured on Compass in a story about one of our efforts to protect fish. Skip ahead in the video to 20 minutes 38 seconds to go right to our story. http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/PEI/ID/2479128738/
- “Charlottetown Awards Tender for Next Stage of Wellfield Development.” City of Charlottetown media release, July 29. http://city.charlottetown.pe.ca/news.php?id=1008
- “’Trout rafts’ to help fish escape the heat in P.E.I.: Fish will be able to hide from predators under rafts attached to the bank in streams”. CBC, July 25. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/trout-rafts-to-help-fish-escape-the-heat-in-p-e-i-1.2718776
- “More about the winners”. The Guardian, July 14. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Potato Board sees proposed water act as stalling tactic”. The Guardian, June 27. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “PEI Environmental Awards recognize outstanding achievements“. PEI Dept. of Environment, Labor and Justice news release, June 20. Winter River-Tracadie Bay Watershed Association was the recipient of a 2014 PEI Environmental Award, with special recognition of board member John Hughes. http://www.gov.pe.ca/jps/index.php3?number=news&newsnumber=9694&dept=&lang=E
- “Where our water comes from”. CBC, June 18. A bit of background about groundwater, the water cycle, and how this relates to irrigation wells. Winter River is mentioned at the end of the article. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/where-our-water-comes-from-1.2674834
- “Water for irrigation: The high-capacity well debate”. CBC, June 18. An overview of the deep water wells issue. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/water-for-irrigation-1.2674865
- “Water act to be introduced by P.E.I. government: Potato Board hopes for thorough, prompt review of water policy”. CBC, June 18. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/water-act-to-be-introduced-by-p-e-i-government-1.2679458
- “French fry company may look elsewhere for potatoes if deep-wells not permitted”. The Journal Pioneer, June 13. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Water usage restricted in Charlottetown”. The Guardian, June 2. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2014-06-02/article-3746589/Water-usage-restricted-in-Charlottetown/1
- “Seasonal water restrictions start June 1”. The Guardian, May 16. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Water, water – anywhere”. CBC Radio, Quirks and Quarks, May 14. Water 4.0. Without toilets and taps, modern life wouldn’t be possible. Water and wastewater innovations through history and looking toward the future. Skip ahead to 36 minutes 36 seconds into episode for this segment. http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Quirks+and+Quarks/Full+Episodes/ID/2454000710/
- “Sherry refuses to release advisory council opinion on deep-water wells”. The Guardian, May 8. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Capital to install 1,000 water meters”. The Guardian, April 21. Voluntary program to get more residents using water meters. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “All that snow this winter is good for something”. The Guardian, April 16. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Committee opts to delay decision on deep-water wells”. The Guardian, April 9. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Covehead Bay on last legs”. The Guardian, April 2. Impacts of wells in WRTB on Covehead Bay. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “What are priorities for Charlottetown?”. The Guardian, March 20. A letter to the editor today from Philip Brown that asks some great questions about water issues and City finances. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “City may look at protecting potential water sources”. The Guardian, March 18. No deep water wells in areas supplying Charlottetown’s water. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Province needs water management plan”. The Guardian, March 18. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Low-flow toilet regulations being introduced on P.E.I.: New low-flow toilets cut water usage by more than half”. CBC, March 13. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/low-flow-toilet-regulations-being-introduced-on-p-e-i-1.2571838
- “Snowfall replenishing Charlottetown water supply”. CBC, February 28. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/snowfall-replenishing-charlottetown-water-supply-1.2554849
- “Winter River Recovery”. CBC Video, February 26. A clip of Bruce discussing tree planting around streams. http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/PEI/ID/2339188840/
2013
- “Surface conditions appear dry on Winter River”. The Guardian, November 19. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “City changes water meter plans”. The Guardian, November 14. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Watermark reunites Manufactured Landscapes team”. CBC Radio, Q with Jian Gomeshi, September 25, 2013. Interview with filmmakers about “Watermark” which explores the ways in which water shapes us all. http://www.cbc.ca/q/blog/tiff/2013/09/25/watermark-reunites-manufactured-landscapes-team/
- “Tapping into more ideas to conserve water”. The Guardian, October 19. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Development grinds to hault in capital city, says Lantz”. The Guardian, October 19. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Water projects across Island get funding”. The Guardian, August 31. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “City’s water use still too high: watershed group”. The Guardian, August 17. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Dry water supply”. CBC Radio, Maritime Noon, August 14. http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Local+Shows/Maritimes/Maritime+Noon/ID/2400860227/?page=27&sort=MostPopular
- “Charlottetown relies on secondary water source: water use down marginally in city”. CBC, August 14. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2013/08/14/pei-water-use-charlottetown-584.html
- “Water consumption drops in Charlottetown”. The Guardian, August 14. his story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Rain some relief for parched Winter River”. CBC, July 24. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/rain-some-relief-for-parched-winter-river-1.1398997
- “Group tries to relocate trout, one bucket at a time”. CBC, July 23. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/group-tries-to-relocate-trout-one-bucket-at-a-time-1.1389982
- “City of Charlottetown focuses on conserving as hot weather returns”. The Guardian, July 8. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2013-07-08/article-3306749/City-of-Charlottetown-focuses-on-conserving-water-as-hot-weather-returns/1
- “Water woes”. The Guardian, June 29. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Discussing the watershed”. The Guardian, June 22. Board president Cathy Corrigan is featured in community photo section. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Watershed group organizes activity day”. The Guardian, June 7. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Charlottetown water restrictions in effect: Repeated violations could lead to water being shut off”. CBC, June 3. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/charlottetown-water-restrictions-in-effect-1.1330638
- “Water restrictions in place”. The Guardian, June 3. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “People in Charlottetown aim to cut water use: Study conducted after water restrictions brought in during summer, 2012″. CBC, May 24. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/people-in-charlottetown-aim-to-cut-water-use-1.1306582
- “Conservation, policies and PEI’s water-use laws”. CBC Radio, Island Morning, May 16. Interviewed volunteer John te Raa about over extraction, and the fact that Charlottetown doesn’t have to follow new water extraction policy. http://www.cbc.ca/islandmorning/episodes/2013/05/16/conservation-policies-and-peis-water-use-laws/
- “Seasonal water use restrictions begin June 1”. The Guardian, May 14. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Capital Works on financial plan to develop new water source”. The Guardian, April 8. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Things not fine on the Winter River”. The Guardian, April 6. Letter to the editor by co-chairs, Don Mazer and Cathy Corrigan. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Charlottetown would fast-track water project if provincial, federal governments ready with contributions”. The Guardian, April 3. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2013-04-03/article-3213040/Charlottetown-would-fasttrack-water-project-if-provincial-federal-governments-ready-with-contributions/1
- “Municipalities face new water conservation rules”. CBC, April 3. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2013/04/03/pei-municipalities-water-conservation-584.html
- “Province puts new cap on water extraction”. The Guardian, April 3. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “A gesture of thanks”. The Guardian, April 2. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “City budget moves on water issues”. The Guardian, March 27. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Infrastructure work likely part of Charlottetown budget today”. The Guardian 26. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “P.E.I. watershed association earns honour”. The Guardian, March 25. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Charlottetown launches water use survey”. CBC, February 25. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2013/02/25/pei-charlottetown-water-use-survey-584.html
- “A grim diagnosis for our waterways”. The Guardian, February 19. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Snowshoe, trail walk set for Saturday”. The Guardian, February 2. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Charlottetown residents ‘buying into’ water conservation: project manager”. The Guardian, January 27. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2013-01-27/article-3164266/Charlottetown-residents-buying-into-water-conservation%25253A-project-manager/1
- “Will ditches and water supply continue to clash?”. The Guardian, January 8. Money continues to be spent on ditch infilling when money is needed for work on a new water supply. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
2012
- “City wish list seeks funds for new water source”. The Guardian, December 21. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Watershed group plans meeting to discuss master plan”. The Guardian, November 8. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “City needs second new wellfield: report”. The Guardian, November 7. Developing wellfield at Miltonvale Park isn’t sufficient to take enough pressure off the Winter River. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “They drank beer, but talked water”. The Guardian, October 13. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Charlottetown conceals cruise ship water use”. CBC, October 11. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/10/11/pei-cruise-ships-water-conservation-584.html
- “Rain fails to replenish Charlottetown water supply”. CBC, October 10. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/10/10/pei-rain-winter-river-water-charlottetown-584.html
- “Water everywhere? Town hall told city residents need to reduce consumption”. The Guardian, October 12. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “A thumbs up”. The Guardian, September 15. “A thumbs up to council for announcing the water restrictions, but a thumbs down for proceeding with ditch infilling when, at the end of the day, it may be bumped down the list of priorities.” This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “City gets praise for water conservation”. The Guardian, September 15. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Water calculator”. CBC, August 16. “CBC News has created this calculator to help you see how much water you are using, and how you might use less.” http://www.cbc.ca/pei/features/watercalculator/
- “Conserve water, Ottawa warns Charlottetown”. CBC, August 22. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/08/22/pei-charlottetown-water-fisheries-584.html
- “Water meters inevitable for progressive city”. The Guardian, August 18. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Charlottetown mulling water restrictions”. The Guardian, August 14. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-08-14/article-3052690/Charlottetown-mulling-water-restrictions/1
- “Conservationist says Winter River needs more rain: Watershed group blames city for water use”. CBC, August 13. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/08/13/pei-winter-river-dry-584.html
- “Charlottetown water use ‘unsustainable’”. CBC, August 1. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/charlottetown-water-use-unsustainable-1.1194082
- “Charlottetown signs up for water conservation”. CBC, July 24. Introduction of the ‘Save some water for me, please’ campaign. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/07/24/pei-water-conservation-videos-584.html
- “City of Charlottetown – 2012 Guidelines for Summer Water Conservation”. http://www.city.charlottetown.pe.ca/pdfs/WaterUseGuidelinesJuly2012.pdf
- “Watershed group blames Charlottetown for dry stream.” CBC, July 19. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/07/19/pei-winter-river-dry-584.html?cmp=rss
- “A clean car not an essential”. The Guardian, July 18. Letter to the editor from a resident who thinks car washes should be closed during times of water shortage. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “The overall challenge of conservation”. The Guardian, July 17. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Tightening the taps: Charlottetown asking residents to conserve water as watershed levels drop”. The Guardian, July 13. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-07-13/article-3030979/Tightening-the-taps/1
- “Considering water restrictions”. CBC Radio, Island Morning, July 10. “Charlottetown Councillor tells Brendan Elliott he is considering the use of restrictions as a way to save water in Charlottetown. The city is near capacity, and is looking to bring an emergency water supply online to help out.” http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Local+Shows/Maritimes/Island+Morning/ID/2255097436/
- “Water supply shortage”. CBC News, Compass, July 10. A segment about water restrictions in Charlottetown is the first story of the show. http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/PEI/Compass/ID/2254922349/
- “City talks about water use restrictions”. The Guardian, July 10. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Charlottetown opens emergency water supply”. CBC, July 10. Malpeque station in use for the first time since 1999. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/charlottetown-opens-emergency-water-supply-1.1251325
- “Volunteers muddy hands to protect city water source”. The Guardian, June 6. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Winter River tree planting, hike set for Saturday”. The Guardian, June 1. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “The signs of spring”. The Guardian, April 14. The biodiversity of natural springs on PEI. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Pond being drained in hopes of fish return”. CBC, March 28. Draining Hardy’s pond to improve fish habitat. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/03/28/pei-hardys-pond-fish-return-584.html
- “A water challenge to us all”. The Guardian, March 22. Opinion piece submitted by co-chairs, Don Mazer and Cathy Corrigan. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Making waves”. The Guardian, March 19. WRTBWA urges Charlottetown to cut back unsustainable water extraction. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
- “Being water friendly”. The Guardian, March 10. This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here
2011
- “Water supply worries prompt Charlottetown meeting”. CBC, November 30. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/water-supply-worries-prompt-charlottetown-meeting-1.1110790
- “Councillor questions Charlottetown car washes”. CBC, November 29. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/councillor-questions-charlottetown-car-washes-1.1029277
- “Water, water – not everywhere”. CBC, Quirks and Quarks blog, November 18. Water quality issues in Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/technology/quirks-quarks-blog/2011/11/water-water—not-everywhere.html
- “Encouraging conservation of our water”. The Guardian, October 28.
This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here - “We need action to protect our waterways”. The Guardian, August 2.
This story is no longer available online for public viewing. A copy of this article can be found by clicking here - “Charlottetown needs water-saving plan”. CBC, February 8. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/charlottetown-needs-water-saving-plan-1.1102867
2010
- “Every drop counts”. The Guardian, February 22.
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