Environmental Science Associations

Why is this Important?

  • Professional Associations are where the industry of the major gather together
  • Many have student chapters you can join while in college
  • Many offer internships, scholarships, and opportunities in the major

Environmental Science Student Associations

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Air & Waste Management Association
The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for information exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 8000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. Visit

The Environmental Markets Association
The Environmental Markets Association (EMA) is the premiere trade association for environmental industry professionals who are active or interested in the market-based solutions to combat pollution and create a sustainable environment. Visit

American Geophysical Union
Earth, oceans, atmosphere, space, and planets. AGU is an international scientific society of 35,000 members. Dedicated to advancing the understanding of Earth and its environment in space and making results available to the public. Visit

The American Water Resources Association
The mission of the AWRA is to be recognized as the pre-eminent multidisciplinary association for information exchange, professional development and education about water resources and related issues. The AWRA Promotes understanding of water resources and related issues by providing a multidisciplinary forum for education, professional development and information exchange. Visit

The Ecological Society of America
The Ecological Society of America Works to promote ecological science by improving communication among ecologists; raising public awareness; increasing the resources available for ecological science; and ensuring the appropriate use of ecological science in environmental decision-making. Visit

American Geological Institute (AGI)
A nonprofit federation of 32 geo scientific and professional associations that represent geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists. Information services to geoscientists, geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the role the geosciences play in mankind's use of resources and interaction with the environment. Visit

Association for the Environmental Health of Soils (AEHS)
Professionals concerned with soil protection, cleanup and remediation. Provide scientific, technical, regulatory, and practical information on environmental issues. Visit