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NITRATE COMMISSION REPORT PROVIDED TO ISLANDERS
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI -- The final report of the Commission on Nitrates in Groundwater was presented to Premier Robert Ghiz yesterday.
“I am very pleased to have received the report,” said Premier Ghiz. “Protecting our water quality is a top priority for all Islanders, and this report provides clear direction to Government on the issues we are facing and the measures that can be taken to address them.”
The report was presented to Cabinet today. It is now available on the government website at www.gov.pe.ca/go/CommissiononNitratesReport .
“We heard from many Islanders and many technical experts about the current status of nitrates in our groundwater,” Commission Chair Armand DesRoches said. “Our report is based on the understanding that the build-up of nitrates in our surface and groundwater did not take place overnight. The solution will also take a long-term effort, and all Islanders must participate in the solution.”
Premier Ghiz said the Commission deserves a great deal of public thanks for its hard work and commitment.
“I want to thank each of these individuals for taking on this important task,
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