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.
Kori Golding as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Matthew Zubak as a Wetland Professional In Training.
William Keenan as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Colten Winter as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Hunter Stover as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Kelly Jacobs as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Michael Macalus as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Chad Flinkstrom as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Nathaniel Raizen as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
David Garcia as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Kaitlyn Newsome as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Jaimie Tarnai as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Marcia Fischer as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Stefanie Tetreault as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Sara Berryman as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Sarah Coccaro as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Alexander Miller as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Brian Richardson as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Stephen Metz as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Lee Lynn Michel as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Evie McMenamin as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Anthony Grow as a Upgrade from WPIT to PWS.
Madelene Lockner as a Wetland Professional In Training.
Marianne Risley as a Professional Wetland Scientist.
Jeanna Leclerc as a Professional Wetland Scientist.

SWSPCP proudly welcomes the following recent international members.
Sean Stanton as a Wetland Professional In Training.

SWSPCP celebrates the certification of 3912 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 Hartin,g 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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Last Updated 9/3/24