Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee draws upon strategic advice and expertise among members of the Prince Edward County  community, other volunteer or official environmental organizations, additional key stakeholders, external experts, and other levels of government to provide information and advice to promote environmental sustainability, stewardship, and protection within PEC. 

The EAC will coordinate information and strategic advice on how PEC could integrate an environmental lens within municipal plans and initiatives to foster sustainability. This advice will be given in the context of collective responsibilities of regional, national or global actors.

The goals and purpose of the Environmental Advisory Committee are to:

1. Engage with the public to identify and implement activities which support broadened environmental awareness in the County.
2. Draw on the knowledge and expertise of members of the community regarding environmental issues and provide advice and information to Council, municipal staff and the public, as required.
3. Coordinate with experts and representatives of the public to collaborate, on a volunteer basis, on initiatives designed to advance environmental aspects of Council’s strategic priorities such as the following:
   • Mitigate the effects of climate change;
   • Encourage and facilitate green economy initiatives;
   • Encourage water and energy conservation measures;
   • Foster waste reduction, reuse and recycling programs;
   • Encourage conservation or restoration of natural features and habitats which support the community’s unique ecology and character and environmental assets;
   • Identify new business/employment/housing opportunities that climate change mitigation may offer.
4. Provide advice and information to Council and the public through the compilation and provision of an annual report that details threats to the environment in Prince Edward County; various measures of success of local environmental performance; examines trends in environmental protection and promotion; and provides commentary on challenges and opportunities to prevent the degradation of, and to restore and sustain, our environmental assets. Identify potential funding/financing sources to help identify and mitigate environmental threats.
5. Receive or initiate submissions and deputations from other organizations regarding any other specific environmental concerns.

Review the Environmental Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.