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.
Jeffrey Gamba as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Jason Beeler as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Hannah Gadai as a Wetland Professional In Training.
John Garrett as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Margaret Schuckman as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Truman Cavallaro as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Misha Seguin as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Jennifer Crosby as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Corey Pursell as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Ethan Vroonland as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Karen Bach as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Jake Ashford as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Elizabeth Blessing as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Samantha Roberts as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Matthew Allen as a Professional Wetland Scientist.

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following recent international members.

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 4281 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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