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.
Matthew Whitacre as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Lyndon Watkins as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
John Ballas as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Hallie Marshall as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Jacob Brillo as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Ben Oelke as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Haley Mikula as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Allison Lisi as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
William Pratsch as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Alicia Douglass as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Ridley Collins as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Ann Butler as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Craig Nein as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Robert Mullins as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Reed Carter as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Kalliopi Agoglossakis as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Jonathan Smith as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Steven Riker as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Frederick Sawyer as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Emma Delie as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Jessica Lewis as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Taylor Strayer as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Cole Reagan as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Cathy Olson as a Professional Wetland Scientist.

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following recent international members.

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 4260 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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