The Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program, serving the public's need to identify qualified individuals to assess and manage wetland resources around the world.
This program is intended to meet the needs of professional ecologists, hydrologists, soil scientists, educators, agency professionals, consultants, and others who practice wetland science.

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New Members

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following people who have become members in the last 30 days.
Jay Slocum as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Justine Fox as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Peter Heltzel as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Charissa Bujak as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Emily Ott as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Alexandra MacFarland as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Lucia Isobel Arthen-Long as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Brett Marino as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Dana Fjare as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Christian Polk as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Wilson Fogler as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Dino Marshalonis as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Stefenie Shenoy as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Kevin Terlep as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Allison Berkley as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Maxwell Bursack as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Jennifer Love as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Laci Nguyen as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Tiffany Wagner as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Christa Wisniewski as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Anna Brewer as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Jordan Gilruth as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Dylan Humenay as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Hunter Stover as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Cameron Luckey as a Wetland Professional In Training.

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following recent international members.

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 4280 Professional Wetland Scientists and counting!.

Why Become Certified?

The Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program (SWSPCP) is the only widely available wetland scientist certification program with international coverage.
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About SWS

The Society of Wetland Scientists was established to advance scientific and educational objectives in wetland science, thereby promoting and upholding professional standards across all related activities. Please note that SWS and the Professional Certification Program (PCP) are separate entities. If you are seeking information specifically about the PCP, please remain on this site and visit the relevant sections.

Application to join the SWS
Wetland related Job Announcements
SWS Forum
SWS Annual Meeting
Conferences and Meetings 
Wetland-related Training Courses

About CESB

The SWS Professional Certification Program is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Science Specialty Boards. The Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) is an independent, voluntary membership body created for its member organizations who recognize, through specialty certification, the expertise of individuals practicing in engineering and related fields. Its creation on April 24, 1990 was the culmination of organizing work by volunteers from among the 130 attendees (23 organizations represented) who participated in the April 1988 National Conference on Engineering Specialty Certification.
Learn more at www.cesb.org.

Certification Questions?

Contact the SWS Professional Certification Program:
Imperial Business Park
4819 Emperor Blvd Ste 400
Durham, NC 27703
P: 919-313-4507

Héctor Aponte, PWS, President, Email
Siobhan Fennessy, SPWS, President Elect, Email
Nancy Lin, SPWS, Immediate Past President, Email
Robert D. Shannon, Ph.D., PWS, Certification Review Chair, Email
Patrick M. Frost, PWS, Certification Renewal Chair, Email
R. Harold Jones, PWS, Emeritus, Professional Short Course Pre-Approval Panel, Chair, Email

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