The Gulf Coast Joint Venture is collaborating with Louisiana State University and Texas A&M University – Kingsville to conduct a three-year study of mottled duck seasonal survival, habitat use, and movements across its range in coastal Texas and Louisiana. Research activities are being conducted by two Ph.D. students, one each at LSU and TAMUK. Data collected from this study will be used to evaluate and strengthen conservation efforts for mottled ducks.

Researchers on this project include the following:

Michael Brasher
Biological Team Leader
Gulf Coast Joint Venture

Dale James, Ph.D.
Manager of Conservation Planning and Land Protection
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Southern Regional Office - Ridgeland, Mississippi

Frank Rowher
Associate Professor
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bruce Davis
Ph.D. Candidate
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bart Ballard
Associate Professor and Research Scientist
Ceasar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Texas A&M University - Kingsville, Texas

Erin Wehland
Ph.D. Candidate
Ceasar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Texas A&M University - Kingsville, Texas