States that currently have licensing or certification programs
Other states that are developing licensing or certification programs
States with legislation to safeguard wetlands
As indicated in green in this graphic from the 2008 Sunrise Review report (p.27).
 Washington state government Department of Ecology: Hiring a Qualified Wetland Professional
Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection House Committee on Commerce and Labor State Legislators (organized by District, County) Puget Sound Partnership Regional professional associations Building Soil—The Foundation for Success
Far West Agribusiness Association—FWAA is a 2,400+-member organization, which includes over 140 business entities in the fertilizer and agrichemical industry operating in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and Utah. Our association is committed to promoting a strong business and safety environment. The responsible use of our products and the endorsement of good science is imperative to realizing the full potential benefits of agricultural commerce while protecting our natural resources. Inland Empire chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society—A national professional society dedicated to the conservation of soil and water resources.
Oregon Society of Soil Scientists (OSSS) Professional Soil Scientists Association of California (PSSAC)
Washington Onsite Sewage Association (WOSSA) Washington Organic Recycling Council Washington Society of Professional Soil Scientists (WSPSS)
National & international professional associations
Association of Women Soil Scientists—AWSS is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization of women and men in soil science who support these goals:
1. To establish and maintain high standards for professional women soil scientists;
2. To promote and enhance communication among professional soil scientists; 3. To promote a dialog of soil information and to encourage an interchange with other technical and scientific communities; 4. To promote better understanding of the role of soil scientists; 5. To provide assistance and encouragement for women in non-traditional fields and for women seeking employment in the field of soil science. International Union of Soil Sciences—The global union of soil scientists. Its objectives are to foster all branches of the soil sciences and their applications, and to give support to soil scientists in the pursuit of their activities. Any interested soil scientist may participate in the activities of the Union; there is no need to be an individual member because scientists are represented by national members. In the United States, the National Academy of Sciences is the IUSS national member, representing all U.S. soil scientists regardless of professional society membership through its U.S. National Committee for Soil Science. Soil & Water Conservation Society (SWCS)—An international, nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization for anyone interested in natural resource management and conservation. Its mission is to advocate the protection, enhancement, and wise use of soil, water, and related natural resources to achieve sustainability. Society of Wetland Scientists—An international organization of about 3,500 members dedicated to fostering sound wetland science, education, and management. The SWS also developed the Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program. The National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists (NSCSS)—A national group of companies owned and run by soil scientists
NSCSS summary of soil and wetland scientist certification effort in WA state
NSCSS on-line forum NSCSS blog-spot The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)—The primary national association with several thousand members
U.S. National Committee for Soil Science—Represents the interests of the U.S. soil science community in the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), a scientific union member of the International Council for Science (ICSU).
Consulting firms & other professionals Aqua-Terr Systems, Inc.—Jim Wiggins, Sedro-Wooley WA
ATM PLLC Law Offices—Allen Miller, Olympia WA Environ—Provides assistance with environmental and human health issues InterMountain Resources—Pierre Bordenave, Sand Point ID Kevin Leary, CPSS, U.S. Dept. of Energy, Richland WA Land Profile, Inc.—Phil Small, Spokane WA Loggy Soil and Wetland Consulting—David Loggy, Port Angeles WA NewFields—John Dickey, Sacramento CA Pacific Rim Soil and Water, Inc.—Lisa Palazzi, Olympia WA PBS&J—Barry Dutton, Missoula MT W.H. Pacific, Inc.—A multidisciplinary firm specializing in all facets of architecture, building engineering, land development, survey, transportation, and water resources. Headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, we serve our clients through regional offices in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.
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