Contact the SWS Professional Certification Program:
The Center for Association Resources
1901 North Roselle Road, Suite 920
Schaumburg, IL 60195
Phone: 847.885.7400
Toll Free: 888.705.1434
Fax: 847.885.8393
Elizabeth DeWolfe
Certification Program Administrator Email Elizabeth DeWolfe
Member Services Email Mallory Gilbert, PWS
SWSPCP President Email Kurt Philipp, PWS
SWSPCP Immediate Past President Email R. Harold Jones, PWS
Certification Review Chair Email Patrick M. Frost, PWS
Certification Renewal Chair Email
The Society of Wetland
Scientists Professional Certification Program, serving the public’s need to identify
qualified individuals to assess and manage the Nation’s resources.
This program is intended to meet the needs of professional ecologists,
hydrologists, soil scientists, educators, agency professionals, consultants, and others
who practice wetland science.
PWS Seal The SWSPCP is proud to announce that we have developed a new Seal for use by Professional Wetland Scientists. We have developed this new seal in response to PWS's wanting a way to show their level of certification on delineations, reports, and mitigation. The new seal, designed by Board Member R. Harold Jones, is a great idea for PWS's to showcase their certification and skill level. The seal is completely unique to each individuals PWS. It contains the SWSPCP logo, the phrase "Professional Wetland Scientist", the individual's name, and PWS number. Click Here to download the order form.
PWS News and Current Events
Call for Articles 2/6/09
Newsletter article submissions are now being accepted for the Society of Wetlands Scientist Professional Certification Programs quarterly electronic newsletter.
Topics and areas of interest include but are not limited to:
Current affairs
Presenting policies, economic, legal and/or governmental and international issues concerning wetland science.
Exciting wetland scientist careers
Reflections on exciting wetland scientist careers and the people in these positions to show scientists and practitioners the possibilities that the field can bring and present new ideas to seasoned professionals.
Positive role models
Profiles of individuals making outstanding achievements to Wetland Science, Technology, and Engineering.
Career guidance
Practical advice and methods for pursuing a wetland science career.
Entrepreneurial strategies for starting new ventures, securing patents and enhancing business practices.
Article criteria and submission process
Please consider the following criteria when developing article submissions:
Length should be between 250 and 500 words (Microsoft Word),
Should be an original work,
Does not promote a product, service, or company,
Title approximately 6 words,
Contains a by-line and ends with a two-to-three sentence biography giving the author's full name, title, and organization or company and its location,
Accompanied by a cover letter/email addressed to the Editor,
Credits any sources used directly.
All submissions meeting the above requirements should be submitted to edewolfe@association-resources.com.
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.
Overview of Program
News Letters
The Society of Wetland
Scientists Professional Certification Program, serving the public’s need to identify
qualified individuals to assess and manage the Nation’s resources.
