About us

The Northeast Chapter of the Florida Association of Environmental Professional (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

Virtual Lunch and Learn with SJRWMD

Join us on Teams for an overview of Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) from Christine Wentzel, Regulatory Manager at the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD).

This free event will feature a Q&A session.

Details:
May 21, 2025
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Free for members & non-members
Virtual event – contact board@nefaep.com for registration link

Upcoming

We have a variety of exciting events planned for 2025, including:

  • May 21 – Virtual lunch and learn with St Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)
  • May 28 – Guided site visit to Trail Ridge landfill
  • Jun 26 – Virtual lunch and learn with Army Corps of Engineers
  • July 9 – Virtual lunch and learn with FDOT District 2
  • Nov 7 – Itchetucknee Moonlight Paddle and Overnight Stay

…and more! Sign up for our email list to stay updated and learn about volunteering opportunities while networking with your peers.

Past

In 2024, we held social events in Jacksonville and Gainesville, hosted a hydric soils training, arranged a fossil hunting tour, and celebrated the year with a full moon Ichetucknee River paddle.

In 2025, we’ve held Gainesville and St. Augustine socials, attended the 2025 FAEP Conference, participated in the annual St. Johns River Cleanup, hosted a virtual Lunch and Learn, and supported a turtle conservation fundraiser.

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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