CAWS was established in 1997 by and for professionals throughout Connecticut involved in wetland science. The Association’s purpose is to promote the profession and understanding of wetland science. Membership is geared toward all wetland professionals including wetland scientists, consultants, soil scientists, engineers, attorneys, regulators, landscape architects, students and any in the general public with an interest in wetland science. Membership in CAWS provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, research, consulting and regulatory related issues and any other wetland related interests among its members.

There are three levels of membership based on experience, education and participation in CAWS.

1. Full members have full voting privileges and may serve on the Board of Directors. Full members must have practiced the profession of wetland science for at least three years and must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours in a biological, environmental or related science. A master’s degree substitutes for one year of practice. Five years of practice or certification by the Society of Wetland Scientists can be substituted for the 30 semester hours. A full member must also be sponsored for membership by two full members.
2. An Associate member may be any person or group with an interest in wetland science. They do not hold voting privileges and may be appointed to committees by the Board of Directors.
3. Student members have the same privileges as Associate members and must be enrolled in full or part-time academic training.

Annual membership fees are:

• Full Member - $40.00
• Associate Member
• Individual, non-profit or government - $25.00
• Corporation - $100.00
• Student Member - $10.00

Annual dues help support the annual meetings held by CAWS which have received great interest and have provided a wealth of information to attendees. Annual dues also support the annual Michael Lefor Wetland Science Research Grant which is given to qualified undergraduate or graduate students to help defray the cost of wetland science research projects.

If you are interested in becoming a member please submit an application form and sponsor forms to the address listed. Any questions regarding membership may be sent to the membership committee chairperson at cpallan@landtechconsult.com.