About us

The Northeast Chapter of the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (NEFAEP) is an organization of public and private sector environmental professionals and students from a diverse array of backgrounds throughout Northeast Florida.

We provide a platform for networking with a diverse array of industry members through thoughtfully planned professional development opportunities, social luncheons, hands-on trainings, and more.

New members are always welcome!
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Our members include professional biologists, engineers, geologists, archaeologists, educators, regulatory agents, GIS analysts, and more. All are welcome!

We serve Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Levy, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, and Union County.

Thanks to our industry sponsors

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Support our mission to advance the environmental industry of Northeast Florida.

We offer four tiers of sponsorship:

Platinum Annual Sponsor

$1250 per year. Contact to purchase.

BENEFITS:

  • Exposure & recognition at NEFAEP functions as a “Platinum Sponsor”;
  • Promotional emphasis on NEFAEP flyers & banners;
  • Opportunity to be featured on NEFAEP social media;
  • All the benefits of the Gold & Silver Sponsorships.

Gold Annual Sponsor

$500 per year. Purchase here.

BENEFITS:

  • Exposure and recognition at every NEFAEP function as a “Gold Sponsor”;
  • Opportunity to be a speaker or moderator at a program;
  • One complimentary registration for all NEFAEP events for one year;
  • All the benefits of the Silver Sponsorship.

Silver Annual Sponsor

$250 per year. Purchase here.

BENEFITS:

  • Exposure and recognition at every NEFAEP event as a “Silver Sponsor”;
  • Company logo on printed NEFAEP flyers and banners;
  • Company logo on the NEFAEP website with link to company website;
  • Opportunity for your company to make a presentation at one NEFAEP luncheon.

Networking Social Sponsor

$150 per month. Contact to purchase.

BENEFITS:

  • Your choice of one month;
  • Company name and sponsorship in our promo announcements and event flyers;
  • Special recognition at Social and opportunity to offer brief remarks to attendees;
  • Opportunity to distribute company promotional materials at the event;
  • Provides for appetizers and one complimentary drink per social attendee.

Meet Our Board

Our team includes professionals from many sectors of the environmental services industry.

Events

MEMBERS + SPONSORS ONLY

Virtual Lunch and Learn with the Army Corps of Engineers: Federal Mitigation Banking Update

September 24 • 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Cory Wilson, Chief Jacksonville Corps Mitigation Section, will provide an overview of the process/procedure of the federal wetland mitigation program including mitigation banks and ILF programs and how they work and how they benefit the public. The presentation will describe how credits are assigned and allocated and visible in RIBITS, service areas, proximity factors as well as the latest on multi-purpose banks.

To attend, please request the meeting link from board@nefaep.com.

FREE TO ATTEND

Gainesville Fall Social featuring SRWMD’s Sean King, PE, PhD, MFL

October 8 • 6 PM • Grand Scheme Brewing Co.

Sturgeon, kayaks, floodplains, and …beer? Find out how the Suwannee River Water Management District finds the balance between meeting regional water supply needs while maintaining the healthy natural systems essential to Florida’s economy and quality of life.

All are welcome! Members receive free first beverage.
Network with other professionals in the environmental field while sipping on a crisp, local brew. We look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming Calendar

We have many exciting events planned for 2025:

  • Sep 24 – Army Corps of Engineers Federal Mitigation Banking Update (VIRTUAL)
  • Oct 8 – Gainesville Social featuring St. Johns River Water Management District’s Sean King, PE, PhD, MFL
  • Oct 16 – St. Augustine Social and Happy Hour
  • Oct 22 – Army Corps of Engineers Year in Review and Upcoming Fiscal Year Projections (VIRTUAL)
  • Nov 7 – Itchetucknee Moonlight Paddle and Overnight Stay

Past

In 2025, we’ve held Gainesville and St. Augustine socials; attended the 2025 FAEP Conference; participated in the annual St. Johns River Cleanup; hosted virtual Lunch and Learns with Native Shorelines, the SJRWMD, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Quality Division and Environmental Protection Board; supported a Turtle Survival Alliance conservation fundraiser;  organized a guided site visit to Trail Ridge Landfill; held a Steinhatchee scalloping excursion; and attended a Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimps baseball game.

Becoming a Member

Interested in building your professional network, gaining access to unique training workshops, and diversifying your knowledge of current environmental issues?

Consider joining the NEFAEP!

As a member, you will be able to attend local chapter happenings and the annual FAEP conference at a discounted rate. Membership also gives you access to our Member Directory, a comprehensive database that links you to over 900 environmental professionals throughout the state.

Get in touch with us

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