Link to the National Association of Environmental Professionals
Membership in the Northwest Association of Environmental Professionals is open to anyone in the Northwest who is involved or interested in the environmental professions and who conducts their work in accordance with the Environmental Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. By definition, an "environmental professional" is someone who either earns their livelihood from, or has a specific skill or experience in, one or more environmental areas. Included in this broad category are environmental managers, engineers, consultants, educators, regulators, attorneys, vendors and suppliers, technicians, activists, and students, among others.
Many members of NWAEP are also affiliated with the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP), but membership in the latter organization is not required.
The NAEP is:
- the multidisciplinary association dedicated to the advancement of the environmental professions in the U.S. and abroad.
- a forum for state-of-the-art information on environmental planning, research, and management.
- a network of professional contacts and exchange of information among colleagues in industry, government, academia, and the private sector.
- a resource for structured career development from student membership to certification as an environmental professional.
The NAEP offers:
- Professional Development
- Networking/Continuing Education
- Credentials
- Chapter Affiliation
NAEP membership includes:
- Six issues of NAEP News - Published bimonthly, this publication highlights leading-edge news and issues, spotlights Association and Chapter news, upcoming meetings, and other timely information of interest to the environmental professional.
- Four issues of The Environmental Professional - Published quarterly, this peer-reviewed journal provides an open forum for the discussion and analysis of significant environmental issues through thought-provoking discussion from an interdisciplinary perspective.
- Discounts on NAEP publications
- Discounts on NAEP Conference registration - including NAEP's annual conference and exposition
- NAEP Mastercard
- Reduced rate on other publications
For more information about NAEP, membership, or benefits, visit www.naep.org.
