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.
Cynthia Jones as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Patrick Meier as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Kevin Cutrera as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Trey Trickett as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Kristyn Cutrera as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Ellen Strupp as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Joshua Zinn as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Samuel Long as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Amber Lipsky as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Thomas Welch as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Tanner Jason as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
James Schloemer as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Samantha Norwood as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Garrett Shear as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Kimberly McNeely as a Professional Wetland Scientist.

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following recent international members.
Dawn Blankenship as a Wetland Professional In Training.

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 3744 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 formed to further non-profit scientific and educational objectives related to wetland science, thus encouraging and strengthening professional standards in all activities related to wetland science. The Society deleloped this program for certification of wetland science training and experience as a separate not-for-profit corporation.
Learn more at www.sws.org.

Application to join the SWS
Wetland related Job Announcements
SWS Forum
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
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Ellen Hartig, SPWS, SWSPCP President, Email
Rob McInnes, PWS, SWSPCP Immediate Past President, Email
Nancy Lin, SWSPCP 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 7/17/23