All of us in the profession of Waterfowl and Wetlands science, conservation, and management came from somewhere, these are the stories of young, passionate conservationists that have made their passion for the ducks into a career. 

Catrina Terry is the waterfowl research scientist for Ducks Unlimited’s Great Plains Region. Catrina started with DU in May 2021 to head up the undergraduate research program and bring more opportunities to undergraduate students in the Great Plains Region.  With the help of graduate students and collaborators, Catrina is working on multiple research projects across the region that include: assessing wetland restoration, regenerative ag, drivers of nest success and brood abundance.   Catrina received her master’s degree from Louisiana State University and Bachelor of Science degree from University of California, Davis.