2003-2004 Community Action Fund PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PIPING PLOVER PROTECTION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS IN THREE PEI IBAS ISLAND NATURE TRUST CANAVOY AREA, PEI NATIONAL PARK, AND MALPEQUE BAY IBAS, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND The Canavoy Area, PEI National Park, and Malpeque Bay IBAs support more than 50% of the nesting pairs of Piping Plover on Prince Edward Island. The Piping Plover Protection and Public Awareness project is the only program working to protect this species and engage local communities in these areas. The activities of Island Nature Trust are closely aligned with the conservation objectives for all three IBAs. Their conservation and education program is critical to the success of this endangered species on Prince Edward Island. Given that Canavoy beach is a popular recreational area, maintaining a comfortable distance between beach-goers (and their pets), and plover nests is crucial. A combination of staff and volunteers will identify active plover nesting areas, erect symbolic fencing and educational signs to minimize human disturbance, and educate beachgoers and landowners about how they can help protect the plover and its habitat.   back to map