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.
Samantha Stratton as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Sandy Tice as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Tyler Newman as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Savannah Fransbergen as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Christa Cherry as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Elizabeth Wilkins as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Aaron Feggestad as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Charlotte Takacsy as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Olivia Kuehnle as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Benjamin Sadler as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Kameryn Strickland as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Miranda Adams as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Daniel Nealon as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Laura Sayre as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Brenda Ruddick as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Hyejin Pak as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Stephen Keil as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Prince Ndimele as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Nathan Ring as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following recent international members.

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 4133 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:
2800 W. Higgins Rd. Suite 440
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Toll Free: 877.226.9902
Fax: 847.885.8393

Executive Administrator
Adrianna Borczyk
Kindly contact me through Email.

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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Last Updated 11/12/25