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David Haukos is a Professor in the Division of Biology at Kansas State University, affiliated with the Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (KSCFWRU). His research focuses on wildlife conservation, grassland ecosystems, and wetland ecology, with a particular emphasis on species such as the lesser prairie-chicken and migratory waterfowl. He holds a Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University (1991) and has extensive experience in collaborative research, managing over 50 grants since 1988 from agencies like the USDA, USFWS, and NSF. His work addresses habitat restoration, climate change impacts, and conservation strategies for threatened species.
- Education: Ph.D. (Wildlife Science, Texas Tech, 1991), M.S. (Wildlife Science, Texas Tech, 1988), B.S. (Wildlife and Fisheries Science, South Dakota State, 1986).
- Grants: Over 50 projects funded since 1988, including studies on lesser prairie-chicken conservation, playa wetland dynamics, and migratory bird ecology.
Research Interests: Dr. Haukos investigates the ecological roles of playa wetlands, the effects of land-use changes on grassland birds, and the conservation of species vulnerable to climate shifts. He has authored numerous presentations at national conferences, such as Ecological State Change of Saline Lakes on the Southern High Plains (2017) and Conservation of Playa Wetlands at the Appropriate Scale (2014).
He collaborates with federal and state agencies to translate science into management practices, emphasizing sustainable land use and habitat restoration. His contributions include developing protocols for invasive species control and evaluating conservation programs like the USDA’s Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative.
