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 Caleb Pharris as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Wyatt McCain as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Zach Buecker as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Sylvina Casco as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Stuart Kogge as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Matthew Arsenault as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Kellen Maloney as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Ezra Lapidus as a Wetland Professional In Training.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Allison Cornell as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Margaret Monnett as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Owen Means as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Brandon Drucker as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Victoria Holmes as a Wetland Professional In Training.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Shenglai Yin as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Zhengjie Zhu as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Kate Gaglio as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Joshua Marchner as a Wetland Professional In Training.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Tyler Ferrick as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Mary Beth Poli as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Ryan Scott as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Taylor Sturm as a Wetland Professional In Training.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Colby Moorberg as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Thomas Ward as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Paul Kanouff as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
SWSPCP proudly welcomes Devon Morse as a Wetland Professional In Training.

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following international members.

Shuqing An China	Héctor Aponte Ubillús Peru	Muhammad Afzal Pakistan
Tatiana Lobato de Magalhães Mexico	Ian Bredin South Africa

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 3399 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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SWS Annual Meeting

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the SWS Board of Directors and Staff have decided to hold the SWS 2021 Annual meeting virtually. Register now to get the lowest prices for the SWS Annual Meeting
The SWS 2021 Annual Meeting will be here in less than a month! This fully virtual event will be held on June 1, 3, 8, and 10, with optional workshops on July 9. Centered around the theme Wetland Sciences 2021: Adaptation Drives Innovation, the meeting will include opportunities for engagement, including symposia, contributed sessions, workshops, plenary sessions, and space to connect with other attendees from across the globe. Time is running out before registration rates for the meeting increase.
Register by May 16 for the best deal!

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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 Coordinator
Adrianna Borczyk
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Gillian Davies, PWS, PWS, SWSPCP President, Email
Kimberli J. Ponzio, M.S., SPWS, SWSPCP Immediate Past President, Email
Rob McInnes, PWS, 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 6/9/21