Workshop Summary Report on Using AI Tools to Improve the Efficiency and Outcomes of the NEPA Process

AI for Permitting Workshop at the 2025 National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) Annual Conference

At the NAEP 2025 Conference and Training Symposium in Charleston, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) hosted a workshop focused on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews and federal permitting processes.

The National Association of Environmental Professionals’ National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Working Group is pleased to present the 2022 Annual NEPA Report. This report contains summaries of NEPA development during the year as well as the NEPA Working Group’s efforts for the past year. This report is prepared and published through the initiative and volunteer efforts of members of the NAEP NEPA Working Group.

Stories and Science: Eco-justice, Action & Hope

The National Storytelling Network has an Open Call for Proposals for their EarthUp conference to be held online this April. The theme of the conference is "Stories and Science: Eco-justice, Action & Hope." We are especially looking for interactive panels, workshops, and masterclasses that address issues around eco-justice and effective action in the world. Proposals are peer-reviewed. An honorarium is provided for those accepted for the conference. Please consider offering a workshop panel or master class.

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 11:59 pm Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Central U.S. Time.

The National Association of Environmental Professionals' (NAEP's) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Practice is pleased to present our eleventh NEPA Annual Report. This report contains summaries of NEPA developments during 2018 as well as the NEPA Practice’s efforts for the past year. This annual report is prepared and published through the initiative and volunteer efforts of members of the NAEP’s NEPA Practice.

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Submit your nominations for the 2020 At-Large Board Members. Make sure to submit your nomination by 8:30 AM PT on November 25, 2019

On behalf of the National Science Foundation (NSF), we invite you to register as a potential reviewer for the 2020 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students pursuing research-based masters and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and STEM Education at accredited, non-profit US institutions of higher education. See the Program Solicitation, NSF 19-590 for more details on GRFP. NSF seeks a diverse mix of researchers and educators from a wide range of institutions, geographic locations, and disciplinary and interdisciplinary backgrounds to serve as reviewers.

2019 ABCEP Awards

The Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP) has opened nominations for two awards: the Kramer Memorial Award for Environmental Excellence, and the Emerging Environmental Professional Award. 

Attention Voting NAEP Members! 

Vote now for the 2019–2022 NAEP At-Large Board Members

Per Article V, Section 2 of the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) bylaws, NAEP's membership must affirm the slate of officers and directors. Please review the slate below put forth by the Nominating Committee and cast your vote.

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