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.
Nathan Socha as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Matthew Ormrod as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Kelsey McGlothlin as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Joshua Kohler as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Erin Harker as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Braeden Schmidt as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Daniel Johnson as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Lily Jaczko as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Adam White as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Grant Irey as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Rue Dee Hoover as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Katherine Van Orden as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Natsumi Shimoda as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Owen Kramer as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Sky Symonds as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Andrea Gann as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Lena Li as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Wallis Cole as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Pam Tennison-Rindt as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Rachel Oltjenbruns as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Paul Bright as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Kyle Gordon as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Gregory LaCroix as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Ellis Bosarge as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Keegan Berndsen as a Professional Wetland Scientist.

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following recent international members.
Pankyes DATOK as a Professional Wetland Scientist.

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 4378 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

Siobhan Fennessy, PWS, President, Email
Héctor Aponte, PWS, Immediate Past President, Email
Nate Hough-Snee, PWS, President-Elect, 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 6/17/26