To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to voice my support in continued regulation of the Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) Certification in Virginia. I obtained my PWD in August of 2020. I have spent years practicing wetland delineations in the field, and prepared for my exam by studying materials necessary to perform wetland delineations for many months. I can confidently say that the PWD certification has prepared me more than ever to perform wetland delineations confidently, correctly and in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1987 Delineation Manual, subsequent Regional Supplements, and state regulations, including those applicable to tidal and non-tidal areas.
The unregulated practice of the occupation can harm public health, safety or welfare.
The public needs and will benefit from state assurances of competency.
The public is not protected by other means.
Thank you,
Alexi Weber, PWD