It was quite discouraging and disappointing to hear PEI Environment Minister Brown suggest that more study is required for the problem of anoxia in PEI rivers. There has been a number of studies already. The problem is excessive nutrients, expicially nitrates, entering our waterways. The time for study is over, the time for action is now !

From Guardian:

Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown has written to federal Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea proposing that the two departments partner, along with the University of Prince Edward Island, on a detailed analysis of the problem of anoxia and recommendations to prevent it.

"Anoxia indicates how human activity is harming the health of our rivers and bays,” said the minister. “It is a sign that we have upset the balance of nature in our waterways.”

Anoxia is the absence of oxygen in water caused by a build up of nutrients which causes plants to grow. When the plants die and decay, oxygen is stripped from the water. The water turns milky white or cloudy green and gives off a strong rotten egg odour. The lack of oxygen is often deadly for fish and shellfish.

Brown proposes province, feds, UPEI team up to analyze anoxia
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2010-07-24/article-1603455/Brown...