The VAWP Certifications Committee continues to monitor and support issues affecting the Certified Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) program in Virginia. Several key updates and data trends have emerged in 2025. PWD Regulatory Updates The Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists (BPSSWPG) at DPOR has nearly completed its general review of the Regulations […]

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Investing in the Future of Wetlands: 2025 VAWP Scholarships and Spring Meeting Student Poster Session A standout moment of the 2025 VAWP Spring Meeting was the recognition of emerging talent through VAWP’s Student Research Scholarships and Poster Session—both central to our commitment to education, research, and innovation in wetland science. 2025 VAWP Student Research Scholarship […]

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Endangered Species Act On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published a proposed rule to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the comment period ended on May 19th and a final rulemaking decision is expected to be […]

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One of VAWP’s purposes is to offer training and education in key areas such as wetland delineation, functional assessment, best management practices, mitigation, and more. Members will receive email notifications to register for the upcoming Mineral Soil Flatwoods Delineation course and Foundational and Hydric Soils Training courses in partnership with Hammer Environmental. Below, you’ll find […]

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Fear to Hope’s 4th Annual Symposium coincides with Earth Day, April 22, 2025! Environmental professionals (you!) are asked to join at the Christopher Newport University (CNU) Peebles Theatre between 9am – 1:30pm.  The Fear to Hope model brings together environmental professionals, university professors, teachers, and college student mentors, who guide high school students in conducting […]

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Calling All Students: Present Your Research & Apply for a VAWP Scholarship! The Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals invites undergraduate and graduate students to participate in the 2025 Student Poster Session at the upcoming VAWP Spring Meeting (May 30, 2025 in Glen Allen, VA) and apply for our 2025 VAWP Student Research Scholarship. Start gathering […]

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This past fall was our biggest VAWP meeting yet with over 180 attendants including speakers! We also held our meeting at a new venue, the Virginia Crossings Hotel, which was a success! Our 2024 Fall Meeting focused on regulatory updates on both a state and federal level, as well as an update on the proposed […]

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Interested to read what was happening in the industry in 1994? Look no further! Check out VAWP’s Summer 1994 Newsletter for a fun trip back in time. VAWP 2025 Winter Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 1.

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Robin Bedenbaugh is a celebrated, decorated, and beloved member of the VAWP community. With over 42 years of dedication to environmental conservation and restoration, Robin recently retired from full-time environmental consulting at RES. A member of VAWP since 1994, Robin joined the board as Archivist in 1995 and has remained an invaluable and active member […]

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One of VAWP’s purposes is to offer training and education in key areas such as wetland delineation, functional assessment, best management practices, mitigation, and more. We’re actively working on expanding our training opportunities to better serve our members, so stay tuned for more training opportunities coming your way through VAWP. Members will receive email notifications […]

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