National Association of Environmental Professionals

What National Association of Environmental Professionals does

The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1975 and headquartered at 2150 N 107th St, Suite 330, Seattle, Washington. It serves environmental professionals across the public and private sectors — including project managers, scientists, planners, consultants, and regulators — with the stated mission of developing the highest standards of ethics and proficiency in environmental decision-making, with particular emphasis on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The core offering is a tiered annual membership (rates from $50 for students up to $1,000 for group memberships covering up to six individuals) bundled with access to working groups, webinars, and member-rate pricing on events. Membership is complemented by a four-day Annual Conference & Training Symposium that rotates geographically (2026 location: Anchorage, Alaska, May 11–14), NEPA Essentials and Advanced workshops delivered both in-person and virtually, a six-module Project Management Workshop series, an ongoing webinar program (free for members, $50 for non-members), approximately 22 state and regional chapters, and 10 specialized working groups spanning Biological Resources, Brownfields and Remediation, Cultural Resources, Emerging Professionals, Geospatial, NEPA Practice, Offshore Wind, Socioeconomic Impacts, Technology in Environmental Planning, Transportation, and Water and Coastal Resources.

Revenue is generated from membership dues, conference and event registration fees, paid webinar and workshop access, and an established pattern of annual sponsorships (ESRI is named as the recurring Annual Sponsor) plus gold and exhibitor sponsorships at the annual conference from firms such as Haley & Aldrich, Environmental Consulting & Technology Inc., and R & M Consultants. Operational administration — including member services, event management, and marketing coordination — is outsourced to SBI Association Management, with NAEP itself staffed by a small Executive Director-led team and powered extensively by volunteer leadership across chapters and working groups. Recognition programs include the lifetime Fellows designation, Environmental Excellence Awards, the Jim Roberts Scholarship, the Norm Arnold Award, the Zirzow Memorial Student Award, and ABCEP-affiliated Kramer Memorial and Emerging Professional awards.

Technology activity has expanded meaningfully in recent years: a NAEP team built an AI chatbot that won the U.S. Department of Transportation's Modernizing NEPA Challenge in 2024, the Technology in Environmental Planning Working Group was launched in 2025, and the Offshore Wind and Emerging Professionals working groups were added in 2024 and 2023 respectively. Educational partnerships with American Public University, Vermont Law and Graduate School, and the American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA) extend member benefits into academic and adjacent-disciplinary channels. Marketing and member engagement run through the NAEP website (MemberClicks platform), social channels on Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, the Environmental Professionals RADIO (EPR) podcast, and email newsletter outreach.

Name

National Association of Environmental Professionals

Legal name

National Association of Environmental Professionals

Website

https://naep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seattle-based nonprofit professional association founded in 1975 serving U.S. environmental professionals through tiered memberships, an annual conference, NEPA-focused workshops and webinars, 10 specialized working groups, and approximately 22 regional chapters, with administrative operations outsourced to SBI Association Management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from various member categories including General Members ($175/year), Government/Tribal Employees ($75/year), Group Members ($1,000/year for up to 6 members), Emerging Professionals ($95/year), Emeritus ($95/year), Students ($50/year), and Associates ($145/year). Fellows members receive lifetime membership at no cost.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from the annual conference and training symposium registration fees, including full conference passes, one-day passes, NEPA workshop registrations, and ticketed events such as field trips and social receptions.
3. Webinars and Educational Programs: Revenue from webinar access for non-members ($50 per webinar) while NAEP members receive free access. Also includes Project Management Workshop series fees.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NAEP is an interdisciplinary professional membership association that provides professional development, training, and networking services to environmental professionals. Its core offerings include tiered annual memberships, the annual Conference & Training Symposium, NEPA-focused Essentials and Advanced workshops, a six-module Project Management Workshop Series, topical webinars, and member-only working groups covering specialized environmental disciplines.

Product overview

NAEP operates as an interdisciplinary professional association offering a platform-plus-events model. The core membership program provides access to professional development through Working Groups, Webinars, and Publications, while major events including the Annual Conference & Training Symposium and NEPA Workshops deliver concentrated training and networking. The portfolio includes specialized training series (Project Management Workshop, NEPA Essentials/Advanced Workshops), content programming (Environmental Professionals RADIO, NAEP Blog), awards recognition, and 19+ regional chapters. Technology focus includes a dedicated Technology in Environmental Planning Working Group exploring AI applications for NEPA process modernization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAEP Membership Annual membership subscription providing environmental professionals with access to working groups, listservs, webinars, publications, and member-discounted conference registration. Open to public and private sector professionals, students, and retirees meeting eligibility criteria.
• NAEP Annual Conference & Training Symposium Four-day annual conference offering educational sessions, multiple tracks (NEPA Practice, Biological Resources, Geospatial Analyses, Water and Coastal Resources, Technology in Environmental Planning, etc.), networking events, awards ceremony, and field trips for environmental professionals. Registration pricing ranges from $250 (student member) to $875 (non-member full pass).
• NEPA Workshops (Essentials & Advanced) In-person and virtual training workshops covering the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Essentials and Advanced topics. Available as standalone events or as conference add-ons ($275-$400). Designed for environmental professionals needing NEPA compliance training.
• Project Management Workshop Series Six-module virtual workshop series (15 hours total) focused on project management best practices for managing NEPA Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements. Targeted at new and emerging environmental professionals.
• NAEP Webinars Ongoing webinar programming covering environmental topics including NEPA practice, climate change, cutting-edge technologies, and case law reviews. Delivered as 60-minute Zoom sessions; free for NAEP members and $50 per webinar for non-members and chapter members.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability10 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Public UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing resources and potential academic credits or professional development connections for NAEP members.
• ACRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with American Cultural Resources Association providing resources and collaboration opportunities for members.
• Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership offering resources and potential pathways for environmental law and policy education.
• SBI Association ManagementcoreOthersSBI provides administrative support for NAEP operations including member services, event management, and office functions. NAEP is noted as having no employees of its own, with all work done by volunteers supported by SBI.
• Marriott Anchorage DowntownminorOthersConference hotel partner for NAEP 2026 Annual Conference. Group rates starting at $219 available through NAEP booking link. Located at 820 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska.
• ESRIminorOthersAnnual sponsor of NAEP, shown as Annual Sponsor in conference materials. ESRI provides GIS and geospatial technology solutions.
• Haley & AldrichminorOthersGold Sponsor for NAEP 2026 Conference & Training Symposium.
• Environmental Consulting and Technology, Inc.minorOthersGold Sponsor for NAEP 2026 Conference & Training Symposium.
• R & M Consultants Inc.minorOthersGold Sponsor for NAEP 2026 Conference & Training Symposium.
• Logic Geophysics & Analytics LLCminorOthersExhibitor at NAEP 2026 Conference & Training Symposium.
• The Shipley GroupminorOthersExhibitor at NAEP 2026 Conference & Training Symposium.
• Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc.minorOthersExhibitor at NAEP 2026 Conference & Training Symposium.
• Vapor Pin EnterprisesminorOthersExhibitor at NAEP 2026 Conference & Training Symposium.
• PND Engineers, Inc.minorOthersExhibitor at NAEP 2026 Conference & Training Symposium.
• ASRC Energy Remediation ServicesminorOthersExhibitor at NAEP 2026 Conference & Training Symposium.
• The Conservation FundminorOthersSponsor of Bird Watching at Potter Marsh field trip during NAEP 2026 Conference. Majority of field trip proceeds donated to Anchorage Audubon.
• California AEPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated but separate organization requiring direct membership application through their website rather than through NAEP. California Association of Environmental Professionals.
• Florida FAEPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated but separate organization requiring direct membership application through their website rather than through NAEP. Florida Association of Environmental Professionals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• National Ground Water Association (NGWA): NGWA is a professional association for groundwater professionals and a partial peer to NAEP, with overlapping interest in subsurface environmental review, brownfields, and remediation. Membership model and conference format are similar though NGWA is more narrowly focused on groundwater.
• Environmental Law Institute (ELI): ELI is a nonprofit research and education organization that publishes and convenes on environmental law, policy, and governance. It overlaps with NAEP's NEPA-focused programming and serves a related audience of environmental professionals working at the intersection of law and environmental review.

Direct peers

• American Water Resources Association (AWRA): AWRA is a professional association for water resources professionals that overlaps with NAEP's Water and Coastal Resources Working Group. It uses the same nonprofit membership, conference, and journal model, and competes for environmental professional members in the water sector.
• International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA): IAIA is the leading international professional association for impact assessment practitioners, including NEPA-style environmental impact assessment. It is a direct peer to NAEP in serving professionals who conduct environmental review and impact analysis, with overlapping training and conference offerings.
• Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA): A&WMA is a nonprofit professional association for environmental professionals focused on air quality, waste management, and sustainability. It competes with NAEP for the same environmental professional member base and offers conferences, publications, and continuing education with a similar nonprofit membership model.
• Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC): SETAC is a global professional association for environmental scientists and toxicologists. It overlaps with NAEP's professional membership model and targets a related (though more science-focused) environmental professional audience, with conferences, publications, and working groups.
• National Association of Environmental Managers (NAEM): NAEM is a professional association for environmental, health, safety, and sustainability managers across corporate enterprises. It is directly comparable to NAEP as a U.S.-based professional membership organization serving environmental practitioners, with similar dues, conferences, awards, and peer networking programs.

Broad incumbents

• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA): AIHA is a larger, well-established professional association for occupational and environmental health professionals. It is a broad incumbent serving an adjacent (occupational EHS) audience with similar membership, conference, and certification programs that compete for overlapping member time and dues.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/National-Association-of-Environmental-Professionals/267926723515
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/environmentalprofessionals
• Instagraminstagram.com/naep_official

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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