CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL (CPESC)

A CPESC is a recognized specialist in soil erosion and sediment control. The certification program, sponsored by the Soil and Water Conservation Society and the International Erosion Control Association, in cooperation with the American Society of Agronomy, provides the public with evidence of professional qualifications.

The need to provide evidence of professional competence from persons whose activities affect the physical and economical well being of people throughout the world has been recognized in such professions as medicine, law, and engineering. Their states and provinces have passed laws governing misuse of land and water resources and damages inflicted others by erosion and sediment in many countries. These laws create a need for the services of professionals trained in proper erosion and sediment control methods. Such professionals increasingly must be able to show evidence of their qualifications.

A Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control has educational training, demonstrated expertise, and experience in controlling erosion and sedimentation and that meet qualification standards.