Islanders asked to share ideas on cutting nitrates in water
Prince Edward Islanders are being asked to share their ideas for solutions to reduce nitrate levels in groundwater and surface water.
The Commission on Nitrates in Groundwater is developing a strategy to address the issue of nitrate concentrations in water.
Commission chair Armand DesRoches says they want to hear from Islanders.
“This is an issue that affects all Islanders so the commission believes it is important to invite Islanders to help us find solutions,” said DesRoches.
He said they know that some individuals and groups are already taking steps to reduce nitrate levels so the commission wants people to share those ideas. But he said they also want to hear what more needs to be done.
“What could individuals, organizations or governments be doing to reduce nitrate levels, and how can those actions be encouraged?”
The deadline for submissions to the Commission on Nitrates in Groundwater is Oct. 15.
Submissions can be sent by mail to: Commission on Nitrates in Groundwater, PO Box 2000, Charlottetown, C1A 7N8.
They can also be e-mailed to avsturz@gov.pe.ca.
