Winter River - Tracadie Bay Watershed Association

13977 St. Peters Road, Marshfield, PEI

Business Description

The purpose of the Association is to protect and enhance the health and aesthetic qualities of the Winter River - Tracadie Bay watershed, which is the source of most municipal water for the City of Charlottetown.

Our overarching goals from our watershed management plan:
1. Improve and protect quality of both surface water and groundwater
2. Protect the quantity of ground water - ensure extraction rate is sustainable
3. Enhance public understanding of water
4. Protect and enhance the health of bays and estuaries
5. Protect and enhance freshwater ecosystems
6. Improve agricultural practices to minimize negative impacts on the environment
7. Enhance forest management
8. Improve the management of shale pits/storage pits and associated activities
9. Enhance recreational opportunities and promote active living
10. Incorporate sustainability as a guiding principle in our approach to environmental, economic
and social issues

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