This version of the Inventory of Native Grass Seed Mixes in Alberta spreadsheet, released on October 27, 2017, was developed by Chris Powter (Enviro Q&A Services), Marshall McKenzie and Christina Small (InnoTech Alberta) as part of the InnoTech Alberta Native Plants Program (NPP).
The InnoTech Alberta Native Plants Program (NPP) applies innovative techniques to help government and industry return functioning ecosystems through the use of native plant materials. Native plants are those species that were established in Alberta prior to Euro-American settlement. They are locally adapted to environmental conditions within their particular natural region, providing ecological value to functioning and sustainable natural ecosystems. Their use is reflected in government policies and guidelines, and increasing public interest in naturalized urban landscapes. The key focus areas of the NPP include wild seed collection, breeder seed development, monitoring, reclamation and remediation research and development, and education and knowledge transfer.