Richard E. Brown
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry

Working Toward Protecting and Safeguarding Our Natural Resources

As Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, I lead a department charged with protecting the environment and the natural capital of Prince Edward Island and with safeguarding these resources for future Islanders.

In carrying out that work, departmental staff work to develop energy resources and maximize energy efficiency, to protect forests, water and wildlife habitat, to regulate waste handling and to control the use of pesticides and nitrates in our environment.

Our Vision

Our vision is of an enhanced connection between Islanders and their environment. Individuals, communities, businesses and governments value our natural capital. They understand the relationship among our environment, health and economy, and this relationship is a key consideration in all decision-making. Prince Edward Island is identified as Canada's "green" province - a model of sustainability.

Our Mission

Our mission is to work in close cooperation with Islanders to realize our vision.

• We help establish standards and work to ensure compliance for the protection of our natural environment.
• We lead by setting a positive example.
• We help Islanders make decisions that support the vision by publicly reporting on the state of our natural capital.

It is my responsibility and my privilege to work with this department to protect and improve the province's environment, its energy resources and its forests and wild areas.

Richard E. Brown
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry