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Recent policy news
Call for 2026 Award Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2026 CAEP Environmental Excellence Awards.
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CAEP Joins Coalition on Wildfire Watershed Recovery
CAEP has joined a multi-state coalition focused on post-wildfire watershed recovery.
Read More: CAEP Joins Coalition on Wildfire Watershed Recovery
Summit Keynote Announced: Dr. Bridget Calloway
Dr. Bridget Calloway will deliver the keynote address at the CAEP Summit 2026.
Read More: Summit Keynote Announced: Dr. Bridget Calloway
Western Montana Chapter Welcomes 30 New Members
The Western Montana Chapter reports its largest membership gain in years.
Read More: Western Montana Chapter Welcomes 30 New Members
New CE Requirements Take Effect July 2026
Updated continuing education requirements for CAEP credentials take effect in July 2026.
Read More: New CE Requirements Take Effect July 2026
Member Spotlight: Naomi Vance on Rogue Restoration
Naomi Vance discusses her work restoring habitat along the Rogue River watershed.
Read More: Member Spotlight: Naomi Vance on Rogue Restoration
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