About NAEP

The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) is a multi-disciplinary association for professionals dedicated to the advancement of the environmental professions, a forum for state-of-the-art information on environmental planning, research and management, and a network of professional contacts and exchange of information among colleagues in industry, government, academia, and the private sector. 

NAEP acts as a resource for structured career development from student memberships to certification as an environmental professional and is a strong proponent of ethics and the highest standards of practice in the environmental professions.

There is so much more to learn about our association. 

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to be the interdisciplinary organization dedicated to developing the highest standards of ethics and proficiency in the environmental professions.

Our members are public and private sector professionals who promote excellence in decision-making in light of the environmental, social, and economic impacts of those decisions.

Our vision is to:

1. Be the primary source of unbiased information on environmental practices
2. Support the advancement of the environmental professions as a whole and our individual members in their careers
3. Encourage better decision-making that thoughtfully considers the full implications of those decisions