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: Success at the IV Peruvian Wetlands Congress! We are thrilled to share that the IV Peruvian Wetlands Congress was a huge success, with over 100 participants engaging in discussions and expressing interest in our certification program! It was a great opportunity for both professionals and students to connect, learn, and show their support. We are proud to have had the chance to promote SWSPCP program in such an inspiring environment. A huge thank you to everyone who visited our stand and helped make this event such a success! Check out some of the photos from the event shot by Hector Aponte ! Thanks again to all those who helped make this possible! 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.
Justin Apfel as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Caleb Gourley as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Michaela Heffernan as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Nicole Castro as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Morgan Harvey as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Matthew Sarver as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Lewis Frady as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Madison Stockman as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Ashley Kneram as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Katherine Ratcliffe as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Daniel Le Kites as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Kristina Priotto as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Nusrat Jannah Snigdha as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Issac White as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Meghan Flounlacker as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Britney Watson as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Shawn Fassl as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Kate'Lyn Wills as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Lee Toomey as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Samuel Lamport as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Jason Kicinski as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Bradley Bouton as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Emma Verville as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Kaitlyn Ball as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following recent international members.
Caroline Watts as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Noreen Khalid as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Katherine Mageland as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Ashley Kneram as a Professional Wetland Scientist.

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 3978 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

Program Manager
Adrianna Borczyk
Kindly contact me through Email.

Nancy Lin, SPWS, President, Email
Ellen Kracauer Hartig, SPWS, Immediate Past President, Email
Hector Aponte, 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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