Help Protect Alberta's Endangered Tiny Cryptantha Plant

Official title: Tiny Cryptantha Recovery Plan engagement

Closed Policy & Studies Environment & Climate Natural Resources
Alberta gathered feedback on an updated recovery plan for the tiny cryptantha, an endangered plant found only in a small area of the province. The plan outlines strategies to protect this rare species from habitat loss and population decline. The consultation closed in April 2023.

Why This Matters

This matters if you care about Alberta's biodiversity. The tiny cryptantha exists only in a small area of the province and is isolated from other populations in the U.S. Without protection, it could disappear from Alberta entirely.

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, the plan will guide conservation actions for this species.

Key Issues

  • What threats to the tiny cryptantha should the recovery plan address?
  • Are the conservation goals and strategies in the draft plan appropriate?

How to Participate

  1. This consultation has closed. Feedback was collected through an online survey from March 2 to April 3, 2023. Learn more about the tiny cryptantha and other species at risk.

What Happened

Albertans provided feedback through an online survey. The government is currently reviewing the feedback received. The finalized plan will be sent to the Endangered Species Conservation Committee for review and recommendations to the Minister.

Key Documents