Approved!! This conference has received approval for American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification Maintenance credits.
CEUs are available for the two one day training courses on Tuesday April 27th. See below for details. Certificate of Attendance will be provided by DePaul University.
Registration
Registration, both online and a downloadable form, are now available.
Register online now!
Download a registration form to fax or mail in.
Advance Program (1.5 MG pdf file)
Exhibitor and Sponsor Opportunities
Join us in Atlanta as an exhibitor or sponsor. Check out the available opportunities and see the exhibit layout to pick your space. View a list of our sponsors and exhibitors.
Keynote Speakers
Horst Greczmiel, the Council on Environmental Quality
Scott Condra, Jacoby Development, Inc.
Garret Graves, Governor's Office of Coastal Activities, State of Louisiana
Mark McDonald, The Georgia Trust
Technical Information
The following tracks will be presented at the conference starting April 28 through April 30. The tracks are made up with a variety of abstracts. Check out the preliminary schedule.
Air Resources/Climate Brownfields Energy/Renewable Energy
Environmental Policy Education Technology/GIS/Spatial Analysis
Land & Watershed Management NEPA
Oceans Public Involvement
Sustainability Transportation Water Resources
Wetlands Restoration/Mitigation
The two one day training courses listed below will be given on Tuesday April 27, 2010 and attendees of each course will be eligible for 8 CEUs from DePaul University. NAEP and GAEP have teamed with the Federal Highway Administration to bring conference attendees two NEPA-themed training courses that will include real life case studies in interactive sessions.
Course #1: Improving the NEPA Process
Course #2: Section 4(f), Section 106, and NEPA
Green Careers Seminar - Tuesday 3PM
The Green Careers Center (GCC) will conduct a Green Careers Seminar. John
Esson, GCC Director and NAEP Career Development Committee chair, will moderate the
session comprised of environmental and sustainability employers. Presentations by diverse
environmental employers from consulting firms, green business, and government agencies will help college graduates and new professionals prepare for a green career. The seminar will be followed by a Job Fair and Networking reception.
Tours
This year we have two great tours for you to choose from. The first is a white water rafting trip on the Ocoee River on the TN/GA border. The second is a scenic train ride and shopping trip, also in north GA. Both tours are all day and will be held on Saturday, May 1st. Details
Hotel Information
The conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency Atlanta at 265 Peachtree St NE. Make your reservation online using this link which has the group rate (both regular $179 and government $141) built in. Or you may call 888-421-1442. If you have any problems, please contact Donna Carter at 863-949-0262 or naepfl@verizon.net.
Special Event 
NAEP has arranged to have our President's Dinner at the Georgia Aquarium. Those of you who have attended this event in the past know how much fun it is. Attendees will tour the Aquarium followed by a private dinner in the ballroom which has windows into the Aquarium. You will watch the whale sharks and other marine life swim slowly by as you visit with friends and enjoy your dinner.
Transportation
To get to the hotel from the airport take the Marta rail system. The Hyatt Regency is at the Peachtree Plaza (M1) stop.
For questions about the conference, email Donna Carter, conference coordinator or call 863-949-0262.
