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.

UP NEXT: Need to change your email address? You can change your email address and update your entire profile by using the "Update My Profile" on the left. You will need either your PWS number or your Application number to log in. You can see all the upcoming events on the Event Calendar.

New Members

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following people who have become members in the last 30 days.
Betsy Knutson-Keller as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Shyann Banker as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Brooke Vorbeck as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Caroline Dillard as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Samuel Hillman as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Elizabeth De Smet as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Michael Jones as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Olin Anderson as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Shannon Booth as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Tiffany Toukatly as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Sarah Blank as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Paige Collins as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Brock Payne as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Jared Brown as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
James Turowsky as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Courtney Frankian as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Aaron Biasin as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Emily Newton-Weideman as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Kathleen Grkman as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Sabrina Rivera as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Jackson Smith as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Carly Kremer as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Leah Cavanaugh as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Alyssa Chebetar as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Michael Gaul as a Professional Wetland Scientist.

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following recent international members.

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 4305 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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