Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program WE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN CERTIFYING PROFESSIONAL WETLAND SCIENTISTS SINCE 1994
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.
Sydni Redmond as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Jean-Charles Weaver as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Jennifer Lawrence as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Sheri Lieffring as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Torren Hoyord as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS. Michael Marra as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Levi Keszey as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS. Tina Farrelly as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Janelle Bernosky as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS. Nick Chiaro as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Robert McNown as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Kayla Theilig as a Wetland Professional In Training. Jazmen Yoder as a Wetland Professional In Training. Taylor Kiker as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Kaylee Moser as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS. Scott Taylor as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Laura Duffie as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS. Nicholas Bartish as a Wetland Professional In Training. Zachary Triplett as a Wetland Professional In Training. Carlton Folz as a Wetland Professional In Training. Christopher Samorajczyk as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Alexander Morley as a Professional Wetland Scientist. Robert Wiwi as a Wetland Professional In Training. James Hearsey as a Wetland Professional In Training. Joseph Kaminski as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
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 3560 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. Public Sector Perspective Academic Perspective
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.
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
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