The Association of Environmental Professionals
is proud to offer its members a full range of services and benefits. These benefits are
geared toward environmental professionals who seek to improve their skills as
environmental and resource managers. AEP is dedicated to the continued improvement of the
environmental profession and its members. Full benefits and an application
form is provided in this AEP
Membership Brochure.
Individual Membership
The $120.00 annual membership dues include all of the many
services, benefits and discounts listed below.
Application Form
Sponsor Membership
For dues of $200.00, Corporate Sponsors are provided one
individual floating membership, special recognition at the annual State Conference, a 10%
discount on advertising, and a highlighted listing in AEP's statewide magazine the
Environmental Monitor. The floating membership entitles one individual from the sponsor
company to attend local chapter activities, regional workshops and the State Conference at
the discounted member rate. NOTE: The floating individual may be one varied person within
the company, to be determined by the company. The company takes responsibility to notify
the appropriate AEP officer regarding which employee will attend a given AEP activity on
behalf of the company. Application Form
Student Membership
$20.00 annual dues include all of the individual membership
services and eligibility for the annual AEP Student Awards Program. The State Conference
Committee typically offers students reduced registration rates to the State Conference. In
addition, AEP is an excellent resource for internship opportunities and networking with
environmental professionals. Application Form
AEP
Membership Benefits and Services |
Environmental
Monitor - The quarterly statewide magazine with information on top leaders in
the profession, articles of interest, job opportunities and summaries of State and local
chapter activities. The magazine is recognized throughout the environmental planning
profession as an important resource of information.
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSOR - A pull out of
environmental legislative activities for your personal library. The
Environmental Assessor includes information describing the latest
environmental legislation working through the State Senate and Assembly, the
status of such legislation, and the position of AEP on such legislation. It
also provides an update of AEP’s State Legislative Committee and its
interaction with and recommendations to the State Legislature.
LOCAL CHAPTER
ACTIVITIES - Events, services
and activities sponsored by your local chapters. Local chapters are governed
by the local members with guidance and assistance, as needed, from the State
Board. The local chapters offer a wide range of services and activities,
typically consisting of a regular newsletter, membership meetings featuring
top environmental professionals discussing current environmental topics, and a
chance to network with local environmental professionals from diverse
backgrounds and environmental fields. Some chapters engage in educational
activities based upon topical environmental issues and trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES BULLETIN -
Announcement of statewide job opportunities that also allow private
consultants to bid on new projects contracts.
ANNUAL
STATE CONFERENCE - Your
opportunity to hear leading speakers in the environmental field, brush up on
your skills, network with people from around the state, and discuss major
environmental issues with experts in the field.
PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE INSURANCE DISCOUNTS
- AEP members can receive a discount on general liability and professional
liability insurance through AEP’s partnership with Professional Practice
Insurance Brokers, Inc.
ANNUAL
CEQA WORKSHOP - Yearly
updates of existing and recently adopted CEQA laws and current court actions.
AEP members receive a discount when attending the annual CEQA workshops at
locations throughout the state. The format of the workshops has proven
successful, providing both basic and advanced information.
MEMBERSHIP
CERTIFICATE - A
certificate, suitable for framing, sent to each new AEP member.
LEGISLATIVE
ACTIVITIES - AEP’s voice
in the Capitol. AEP has an active Legislative Committee which closely tracks
and responds to proposed CEQA legislation in order to influence the pending
legislation in a positive and meaningful manner. Current summaries and
analysis of the bills are published regularly in the Environmental Assessor
and on AEP’s website.
REGIONAL AREA
SUPPORT - Ensuring
representation no matter where you live. Regional Directors and State
sponsored events provide service to all areas within California.
PROFESSIONAL
AWARD PROGRAM - An
excellent opportunity to be professionally recognized for outstanding
achievements and document preparation. AEP offers an awards program, the
results of which are presented at the State Conference.
ASSOCIATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT-
Special credit for members attending AEP workshops and other events. CEQA
Workshop participants are able to count attendance toward continuing education
credit requirements under AICP and MCLE.
SPECIAL
COMMITTEES – The AEP
Board appoints special committees to address issues of concern to its
membership. Committees include the Legislative Committee, the Mitigation
Practices Working Group, and the Environmental Justice Working Group.
Member
Services
-
A professional management firm. Stefan/George Associates, retained to oversee the
Association's framework. Stefan/George Associates provides a link to members regarding
membership questions through AEP's Membership Hotline, and is the best resource for those
needing assistance with benefits, events and activities. To contact the Hotline, call
916/737-AEP1 (2371).
AEP
Services Provided at a Discount |
U.C. Extension Discount
- Save 33% on registrations to approximately 45 one-day environmental courses offered
through the U.C. Extension Program (refer to UCD Extension course catalog for more
details).
Professional Practice
Insurance Brokers, Inc. Discount - AEP members receive a discount on
general, professional and pollution liability ... and more. See Insurance
AEP
Membership Brochure | Application Form
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