Knowledge: professional associations
See Also:
- health → occupational health and safety → organizations
- science → biology → associations
- science → earth sciences → associations
- science → institutions → associations
- society → organizations → professional
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- Soil and Water Conservation Society
http://www.swcs.org/ - Soil and Water Conservation Society is a non-profit, scientific and educational organization of professional conservationists.
- Society of Environmental Journalists
http://www.sej.org/ - The organization's aim is to improve the quality, accuracy and visibility of reporting on the environment. Searchable calendar of environmental events and SEJ conferences, issues, jobs, awards and fellowships.
- Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
http://www.setac.org/ - SETAC is an independent, nonprofit professional society that provides a forum for individuals and institutions engaged in Study of environmental issues, management and conservation of natural resources, environmental education, and environmental research and development.
- University Leaders for a Sustainable Future
http://www.ulsf.org/ - ULSF promotes academic leadership for the advancement of global environmental literacy.
- International Environmental Modelling and Software Society
http://www.iemss.org/ - For private persons and organizations dealing with environmental modelling, software and related topics. Organization information, upcoming conferences, and links to related sites.
- Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA)
http://www.awma.org/ - Professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to 12,000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. Focus is on air quality, waste management and environmental management.
- Physicians and Scientists for Responsible Application of Science and Technology
http://www.psrast.org/ - PSRAST's purpose is to provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary and impartial assessments of new applications, as industrial and political influences tend to invalidate the established evaluation procedures.
- Biotica Ecological Society
http://www.biotica-moldova.org - Moldovan environmental association. Areas of activity include conservation of biodiversity; development of national environmental legislation and public participation in decision-making process; and creation of a legal basis for NGOs activity in Moldova.
- American Indoor Air Quality Council
http://iaqcouncil.org - A non-profit organization that provides its membership IAQ training, IAQ certification, and bi-monthly newsletters.
- American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO)
http://aslo.org/ - The purposes of ASLO are to promote the interests of limnology, oceanography and related sciences, to foster the exchange of information across the range of aquatic science, and to further investigations dealing with these subjects.
- Association for the Environmental Health of Soils (AEHS)
http://www.aehs.com/ - For professionals concerned with the challenge of soil protection and cleanup.
- International Erosion Control Association
http://ieca.org/ - For professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry.
- NALGEP - National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals (U.S.)
http://www.nalgep.org/ - Brings together local environmental officials to network and share information on innovative environmental practices, conduct environmental policy projects, promote environmental training and education, and communicate the view of local environmental officials on national environmental issues.
- American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
http://www.utexas.edu/ftp/depts/asih/ - The programs here are part of a global effort to interpret, understand, and conserve the Earth's natural diversity and to contribute to the wise use of natural resources for the long-term benefit of humankind.
- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
http://www.peer.org/ - Advocacy group supporting professional employees of government regulatory and resource agencies in the United States.
- Round Table Group
http://www.round.table.com/ - An international consortium of academic experts and thought leaders in a number of specialized business-related fields. RTG matches companies with these leading scholars and industry experts to provide tailored consulting services.
- Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics
http://www.fseee.org/ - Nonprofit organization working to forge a socially responsible value system for the U.S. Forest Service. About the organization, issues information and action alerts, and advice for federal employees seeking to effect change.
- Species Survival Commission
http://iucn.org/themes/ssc/ - Their mission is to conserve biological diversity by developing and executing programs to study, save, restore, and manage wisely species and their habitats.
- National Registry of Environmental Professionals
http://www.nrep.org/index.html - The mission of NREP is to provide legal and professional recognition of individuals possessing education, training and experience as environmental managers, engineers, technologists, scientists and technicians -- and to consolidate that recognition in one centralized source -- so that the public, government, employers and insurers can justify the importance and acceptance of such individuals to carry out operation and management of environmental activities.
- IChemE EPSG Knowledge Management Database
http://epsg.icheme.org/ - Environmental Protection Subject Group of the IChemE, Institution of Chemical Engineers. This group's aims are to further the science of chemical engineering and its positive effects on the environment.
- National Society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection
http://www.nsca.org.uk/ - UK association of environmental protection specialists. Works on environmental protection and management issues including air quality and noise.
- Environmental Assessment Association (EAA)
http://www.iami.org/eaa.cfm - International organization dedicated to providing members with information and education on real estate environmental inspections, testing and hazardous material removal. Information on the organization and its programs.
- Northwest Association of Environmental Professionals
http://www.nwaep.org - We are environmental professionals in Washington and Oregon dedicated to sharing information and ideas while striving to advance the highest standards of ethics and competency within the profession.
- The George Wright Society
http://www.georgewright.org/ - A nonprofit association of protected area professionals dedicated to the preservation of cultural and natural parks and reserves.
- Geneva Environment Network
http://www.environmenthouse.ch/ - Brings together UN organizations, government agencies, NGOs and industry resident in Geneva, Switzerland.
- OFWIM--The Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers
http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/ofwim/index.htm - Their goal is to promote the management and conservation of natural resources by facilitating technology and information exchange among fish and wildlife information managers.
- EWRI - Environmental and Water Resources Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers
http://www.ewrinstitute.org/ - An association of environmental and water resources engineers and scientists.
- Society for Preservation of Natural History Collections
http://www.spnhc.org/ - SPNHC is a multidisciplinary organization composed of individuals who are interested in development and preservation of natural history collections
- International Marine Animal Trainers Association
http://www.imata.org/ - Founded to foster communication, professionalism, and cooperation among those who serve marine mammal science through training, public display, research, husbandry, conservation, and education.
- National Association for Interpretation
http://www.interpnet.com/ - NAI is a private, nonprofit, international association for professionals in natural and cultural interpretation (on-site informal education programs at parks, zoos, nature centers, historic sites, museums, and aquaria).
- Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA)
http://www.esaa.org/ - Business group dedicated to building a strong environmental industry. Group offers the Environment Business (EB) series of professional development courses designed to enhance the technical knowledge of environment industry personnel.
- International Humic Substances Society
http://www.ihss.gatech.edu/ - The Society is recognized as a world leader in fostering scientific education and research, and promoting public understanding of humic substances.
- Australian Society for Limnology
http://www.asl.org.au/ - A scientific society whose focus is the study and management of inland waters.
- Institute of Professional Environmental Practice
http://www.ipep.org/ - IPEP's objectives are to improve the practice and educational standards of environmental professionals and to administer the QEP and EPI application, examination, and certification process.
- Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (E-LAW)
http://www.elaw.org/ - A network of public interest attorneys, scientists, and other advocates around the world who support each others' work by exchanging legal and scientific information to defend the environment in their home countries.
- NABS- North American Benthological Society Home Page
http://www.benthos.org/ - An international scientific organization whose purpose is to promote better understanding of the biotic communities of lake and stream bottoms and their role in aquatic ecosystems.
- International Society of Environmental Forensics
http://www.environmentalforensics.org - Professional association in the emerging field of scientific investigations that address environmental contamination subjected to law, court arbitration, public debate, or formal argumentation. About the organization, upcoming workshops, and society journal.
- The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
http://www4.nau.edu/itep/ - Provides information, resources, and discussion forums, relating to tribal environmental issues and management.
- Institution of Environmental Sciences
http://www.ies-uk.org.uk/ - Professional body for environmental scientists in the UK to provide balanced, scientific information on the environment to members and the public. Includes organization information, journal archive, and links.
- Institute of Environmental Management
http://www.iema.net/ - UK membership organisation for individuals involved in environmental management and assessment, whether they be in business, government, consultancy or the regulators.
- PICES - North Pacific Marine Science Organization
http://www.pices.int/ - Organized to promote and coordinate marine research in the northern North Pacific and adjacent seas.
- The British Land Reclamation Society
http://www.blrs.org - A multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary organisation concerned with the reclamation, rehabilitation and restoration of land, including contaminated, derelict and abandoned land from mineral working and former urban and industrial uses.
- Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers
http://www.achmm.org - US association of certified environmental professionals. Chapters, members, conference.
- Louisiana Environmental Professionals Association
http://www.lepa.info - LEPA explains its purpose and history, and gives information on its officers, meetings, and membership.
- Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists
http://www.cseb-scbe.org/ - Members are professionally-trained biologists and biology students whose primary focus is to further the conservation and prudent management of Canada's natural resources based on sound ecological principles.
- Canadian Coastal Science and Engineering Association (CCSEA)
http://www.cciw.ca/ccsea/intro.html - The Association provides a forum to address issues relevant to Canada's coastal zones (Atlantic, Pacific, Great Lakes and Arctic) - bringing together scientists, engineers and managers from a broad range of disciplines, all with a common interest in the coastal zone.
- National Association of Environmental Professionals
http://www.naep.org/ - (U.S.) - multidisciplinary association dedicated to the advancement of the environmental professions in the U.S. and abroad.
- American Society of International Law's Wildlife Interest Group
http://www.internationalwildlifelaw.org/ - Focuses on the effectiveness of international wildlife treaty regimes and other international efforts to conserve endangered wildlife species.
- International Society of Biometeorology
http://biometeorology.org/ - The motivation of the foundation of ISB was to bring together scientists working in the field of Biometeorology, who are interested in environmental and ecological problems.
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