Help Protect Alberta's Threatened Small-Flowered Sand-Verbena

Official title: Small-Flowered Sand-Verbena Recovery Plan engagement

Closed Policy & Studies Environment & Climate Natural Resources
Alberta gathered feedback on an updated recovery plan for the small-flowered sand-verbena, a threatened plant with a small and possibly declining population. The plan outlines conservation actions to help the species survive in Alberta.

Why This Matters

This plant exists in only a tiny area of Alberta and could disappear entirely. If you care about preserving Alberta's native species and natural heritage, this plan determines what gets done to save it.

What Could Change

The finalized recovery plan will go to the Endangered Species Conservation Committee, which will recommend whether the Minister of Environment and Protected Areas should approve it. If approved, it will guide conservation efforts for this threatened species.

Key Issues

  • What threats to the small-flowered sand-verbena should the recovery plan address?
  • Are the conservation goals and strategies appropriate for protecting this species?

What Happened

Albertans shared feedback through an online survey from March 2 to April 3, 2023. The input is being reviewed and will be used to finalize the recovery plan before it goes to the Endangered Species Conservation Committee for review and recommendations to the Minister.

Key Documents