Bedeque Bay Environmental Management Association

05/27/2026

With Ocean Week just around the corner, we thought we would showcase some of the ocean fauna you might find during our seine net demonstration at the Linkletter Provincial Park! This exciting public event will give you an up-close look at many of the creatures living just steps beyond the ocean’s shore.

Come learn and explore Linkletter Provincial Park's biodiversity on June 5 from 5-8 pm. We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you to Ocean Week Canada - Semaine de l'océan Canada for making this event possible.

05/24/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a Youth Stream Stewardship day with several different activities at our Heritage Ice Pond. Streams were assessed, macros were identified, and nature walks were had! 🌳😊

Thank you to everyone who attended, and a huge thank you to the PEI Wildlife Conservation Fund for helping us make this day possible! 🌼

05/22/2026

Don't forget to come see us at the Summerside Farmer's Market this Saturday! Dave and Liam will have swamp milkweed seeds and ducky tickets on sale at our table, along with upcoming BBEMA event flyers.

We look forward to seeing you! 🦆

05/19/2026

What a beautiful day for water quality! 🦆
Yesterday, Izzy from the TOSH Envirothon team was a huge help to the BBEMA staff as we monitored our water quality sites.

Good luck with your art project, Izzy! 🎨😊

05/17/2026

We are celebrating 5 years of our Rubber Ducky Race!🦆
New this year you get to choose which of our programs your rubber ducky purchase supports! You can choose between the following species representing our conservation programs:
🦋Monarch Butterfly
🐟Atlantic Salmon
🐾North American River Otter
🦉Northern Saw-Whet Owl
🐝Bumblebees (Gypsey cuckoo and yellow-banded)
🐦Tree Swallow

Join us on Saturday, July 18th at the Heritage Ice Pond in Summerside, where 1,000 rubber duckies will race downstream!

Race prizes:
🥇1st place - $500
🥈2nd place - $200
🥉3rd place - $100
Can’t make it to the event? Don’t worry, we’ll mail any winnings to you!

Tickets are $5 each or get a Quack Pack of 5 for $20.

🖱Visit www.bbema.ca to register and send an e-transfer to [email protected]

Come see us at the Summerside Farmer’s Market and purchase tickets in person May 23rd, June 13th, and June 27th!

05/13/2026

Join us for an evening of ocean exploration with hands-on activities letting you explore the wonders of the sea!

This all-ages event invites you to take part in a variety of activities including:
🐟Seine net surveys: Get an up-close look at many of the creatures living just steps beyond the ocean’s shore
🐚Benthic invertebrate sampling: Want to see what lives below the sand? Help collect, sort and identify samples to uncover their identities.
🌊Eelgrass monitoring: Assist in surveying the health of an eelgrass bed and learn more about these crucial marine nursery habitats.

Together we will also complete the final stretch of our Ocean Week shoreline cleanup.

Come learn and explore Linkletter Provincial Park on June 5 from 5-8 pm!

Thank you to Ocean Week Canada for making this event possible.

05/12/2026

Support Conservation at Our 5th Rubber Ducky Race!

Join us in celebrating five years of the Rubber Ducky Race on Saturday, July 18th, at Heritage Ice Pond in Summerside, where 1,000 rubber duckies will race. This year, you can choose which conservation program your ducky supports, including species like the Monarch Butterfly, River Otter and Atlantic Salmon. Tickets are available at the Summerside Farmer’s Market or through online reservations....

Join us in celebrating five years of the Rubber Ducky Race on Saturday, July 18th, at Heritage Ice Pond in Summerside, where 1,000 rubber duckies will race. This year, you can choose which conserva…

05/12/2026

🌱We are hiring! 🐟
Wildlife Field Technician

May 25 - August 28
37.5 hrs per week
Salary Amount: $18.72/hr. (inclusive of vacation pay)

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and references to David Allan at [email protected] by May 18, 2025. Applicants must be returning to school in the fall.

Assist BBEMA Environmental Projects Coordinator and Field Crew Supervisor to conduct field research (surveys) to monitor both aquatic, and terrestrial habitat health, and enhance ecological habitats across the Bedeque Watershed.

Role duties:
•Collect and analyze freshwater samples, macro-invertebrate population samples, deployment/collection of in-situ probes, use of field collection unit (YSI Pro Plus) and lab photometer.
•Conduct Monarch Watch protocols - inclusive of Monarch rearing, tagging/release protocols, MMx Program pollinator site monitoring, Project Monarch Health OE Sampling
•Assist with Tree Swallow Monitoring Program – installation/monitoring of nest boxes, monitoring and banding of adults and fledglings, collection/upload of data to national data base.
•Conduct Bank Swallow shoreline colony site monitoring and adjacent habitat assessments.
•Conduct Atlantic Salmon habitat/spawning site targeted enhancement initiative, plus general instream species fish habitat enhancement protocols.
•Conduct fish population assessments and electrofishing surveys.
•Implement hedgerow/riparian enhancement measures: native tree and shrub planting.
•Implement pollinator habitat assessment and/or enhancement protocols on landscapes adjacent to agricultural fields inclusive: Swamp milkweed propagation, and native perennial planting.
•Employ GPS/GIS technology to conduct ecological monitoring related to habitat restoration (vegetation surveys, invasive species assessment/removal).
•Assist in SeaGrass.Net eel grass meadow monitoring project site assessments.
•Assist with delivery of BBEMA Youth Environmental Programs: student in class/lab sessions and on-site field trips.
Other Duties:
•Office work will involve online database entry, analyzing and interpreting data, and writing scientific reports.

05/11/2026

🌊Come celebrate the start of Ocean Week Canada 2026 and join us for a community shoreline cleanup along the Summerside Baywalk Boardwalk!
The cleanup will be starting at 9 am at 370 Water St.
Bags and gloves will be provided.
Thank you to Ocean Week Canada for making this event possible!