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: DEI Connect Session Watch the SWSPCP DEI Connect Session Webinar from April 25, 2023 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.
Rachael Sulkers as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Jennifer Harrod as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Kristen Sommers as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Meredith Ellis as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Ali Krasnow as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Adrian Pierce as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Derek Schook as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Jessica Druze as a Wetland Professional In Training.
John Garrett as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Koen Kraner as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Brooke Benson as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Ashley Bernard as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Thomas Peterman as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Tristan Conard as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Meg Harrison as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Karissa Smit as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Debbie Fordham as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Jessica Smith as a Wetland Professional In Training.
James (J.D.) Ingendorf as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Eric Prunchak as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Kelly Winklepleck as a Wetland Professional In Training.
David Moyse as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Caitlin Westerfield as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Brian Conners as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Julie Gifford 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	Sylvina Casco Argentina
Caolan Harrington Ireland

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 3685 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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Rob McInnes, PWS, SWSPCP President, Email
Gillian Davies, PWS, SWSPCP Immediate Past President, Email
Ellen Hartig, SPWS, 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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Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program
Last Updated 2/8/23