This online graduate certificate is for current and aspiring conservation professionals who want to study and practice wetland conservation. The 2023 Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Supreme Court decision changed wetland policy authority from the federal to state and local levels. With this change, wetland scientists are critical for protecting these valuable ecosystems. 

The program offers comprehensive courses to explore wetland ecosystems, including biological, chemical, and physical properties. Students will also explore U.S. regulations, human impacts and needs, and wetland delineation and restoration techniques. 

As a result of completing this certificate, you'll learn to navigate the diverse stakeholder landscape of policy, economic, community, and cultural factors that influence the protection and conservation of wetlands.