AEP Membership Brochure | Application Form (PDF) | Online Application

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 are described below and in this AEP Membership Brochure. You may either Apply Online or use this Application Form.

Individual Membership

Sponsor Membership

For dues of $220.00, 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. Apply Online.

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. Apply Online.

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 Professional Insurance.

AEP Membership Brochure | Application Form (PDF) | Online Application