The Technical Committee is composed of experts with knowledge in breeding bird biology, adaptive resource management, prairie ecology, agriculture, management decision making, and prairie wetland and grassland issues. Representatives are proactive in identifying the needs of the PPJV and advancing the biological foundations for conservation in the PPR. The Committee collaborates with ad hoc working groups and a network of science peers on a variety of issues.
- Josh Vest, Chair: PPJV Science Coordinator, Great Falls MT
- Marissa Ahlering: The Nature Conservancy, MN, ND, SD, Brookings SD
- Michael Anteau: U.S. Geological Survey, Jamestown ND
- Matt Chouinard: Delta Waterfowl Foundation, Bismarck ND
- Kurt Forman: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Brookings SD
- Heath Hagy: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Habitat & Population Evaluation Team
- Heather Harris: Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Helena MT
- Brian Hickman: Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Des Moines IA
- Greg Hoch: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, St. Paul MN
- Kaylan Kemink: Ducks Unlimited, Inc, Bismarck ND
- Rocco Murano: South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks, Brookings SD
- Mike Szymanski: North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Bismarck ND
- Vacant: Bureau of Land Management, Billings MT
- Vacant: USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bismarck ND