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: 2025 COP15 Ramsar Convention on Wetlands - Zimbabwe Former PCP Presidents reunited at Ramsar 🌍 though their terms have ended, their dedication hasn't. Still actively shaping the future of PCP through leadership, collaboration, and unwavering commitment. You can VIEW some pictures from the event in the picture gallery. 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.
Eric Licho as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Leilani Hyatt as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Koen Kraner as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
David Brunet as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Zapata Courage as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Korbyn Gehlbach as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
April Brummage as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Abigail Schuetze as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Samuel Schmid as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Michael Inman as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Lindsey Hues as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Daniel LeJeune as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Annika Kuleba as a Wetland Professional In Training.
John Burke as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Olivia Backer as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Samantha Tepper as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Jan Gay as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Samantha Merrick as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Thomas Connolly as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Sarah Babyak as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Alexa Marquis as a Wetland Professional In Training.
James Sweeney as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Juliana Barbaccia as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Charles Jacobi as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Charles Buckley as a Professional Wetland Scientist.

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following recent international members.

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 4128 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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