Diving Deep into Alberta’s Aquatic Plants

Aquatic plants, both native and invasive, have a fraught relationship with boaters, paddlers, fishers, swimmers, and shoreline communities. Oft-maligned and neglected, even amongst botanists, aquatic plants quietly provide vital services to aquatic ecosystems, including habitat for fish, waterfowl, amphibians, and invertebrates. Dare to dip your toes into the wet and wild world of Alberta’s aquatic plants on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 12-1PM for a special feature ANPC webinar featuring botanist Kallum McDonald exploring the basic biology, ecology, and identification of aquatic plants.