Certification
The CEP credential signals rigor and ethics to clients and regulators.
Advancing environmental practice across the Northwest.
CAEP connects 2,400+ environmental professionals across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Western Montana with certification, professional development, and a science-based voice in regional policy.
CAEP by the numbers
2,400+
Members
6
Regional chapters
1987
Founded
CEP
Certification
Who CAEP is for
Practitioners
Earn and maintain the CEP credential, grow your skills, and connect with peers.
Firms & organizations
Organizational membership, hiring through the Career Center, and Summit sponsorship.
The public
Find a credentialed environmental professional by specialty and region.
Membership that compounds
Community
Six regional chapters, the annual Summit, and a 2,400-member network.
A voice in policy
Science-based advocacy on the issues shaping Northwest environmental practice.
Featured
CAEP Summit 2026
October 14–16 · Portland, OR. Three days, four tracks, field sessions, and keynotes. Registration is open.
Latest news
Call for 2026 Award Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2026 CAEP Environmental Excellence Awards.
Read More: Call for 2026 Award Nominations
