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Environmental Scientists

Resources & Associations

The Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals provides education and certification for environmental professionals.
Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP)
PO Box 460
Collingswood, NJ, 08108-0460
Tel: (866) 767-8073
http://www.abcep.org

The Air & Waste Management Association provides information on careers and competitions for high school students.
Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA)
600 Grant St., Suite 3290
Pittsburgh, PA, 15219-2727
Tel: (412) 232-3444
Email: info@awma.org
http://www.awma.org

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists provides education, events, podcasts, and other resources.
American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES)
1125 West St., Suite 241
Annapolis, MD, 21401-4198
Tel: (410) 266-3311
http://www.aaees.org

The American Chemical Society provides education, publications, meetings and events, and other resources for students and educators.
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Division of Environmental Chemistry
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20036-4839
Tel: (800) 333-9511
Tel 2: (614) 447-3776
Email: service@acs.org
https://acsenvr.com/website

The American Geophysical Union provides education, publications, and career support.
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
2000 Florida Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20009-1231
Tel: (800) 966-2481
Tel 2: (202) 462-6900
https://www.agu.org

For American Geosciences Institute has information on careers in the geosciences.
American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA, 22302-1502
Tel: (703) 379-2480
Email: agi@americangeosciences.org
http://www.americangeosciences.org

The American Institute of Biological Sciences offers publications, networking opportunities, policy information, and other resources related to the biological sciences.
American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)
950 Herndon Parkway Suite 450
Herndon, VA, 20170-5528
Tel: (703) 674-2500
http://www.aibs.org

The Ecological Society of America has information about ecological issues, certification, and publications.
Ecological Society of America (ESA)
1990 M Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20036-3415
Tel: (202) 833-8773
Email: esahq@esa.org
http://esa.org

The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management provides education and certification programs.
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)
9210 Corporate Blvd., Suite 470
Rockville, MD, 20850-6224
Tel: (301) 984-8969
Fax: (301) 984-1516
Email: info@ihmm.org
https://ihmm.org

The Marine Chemist Association provides industry standards, education, and membership benefits.
Marine Chemist Association (MCA)
76 Farmholme Road
Stonington, CT, 06378-2500
Tel: (860) 337-3013
Email: info@marinechemistassociation.com
https://marinechemistassociation.com

The National Association of Environmental Professionals is a cross-disciplinary organization that provides education programs, working groups, scholarships, and other resources.
National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)
2150 North 107th Street, Suite 330
Seattle, WA, 98133-9009
Tel: (206) 209-5286
Email: office@naep.org
http://www.naep.org

The Soil Science Society of America offers education, certification, job postings, publications, and membership benefits.
Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
5585 Guilford Road
Madison, WI, 53711-5801
Tel: (608) 273-8080
http://www.soils.org

The Student Conservation Association has information about programs for high school and college students.
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
1310 N. Courthouse Rd., Suite 110
Arlington, VA, 22201-2594
Tel: (703) 524-2441
Email: ask-us@thesca.org
http://www.thesca.org

The UCAR Center for Science Education offers a variety of programs for high school and college students interested in the atmospheric sciences and related fields. Visit its Web site for more information.
UCAR Center for Science Education
PO Box 3000
Boulder, CO, 80307-3000
Tel: (303) 497-1000
https://scied.ucar.edu

Learn more about environmental issues and find student employment opportunities by visiting the Environmental Protection Agency's Web site.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20460-0001
Tel: (202) 564-4700
http://www.epa.gov

The Water Environment Federation provides information about water quality, water treatment, and conferences and workshops.
Water Environment Federation (WEF)
601 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA, 22314-1304
Tel: (800) 666-0206
Tel 2: (703) 684-2400
http://www.wef.org

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