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• NAEP Webinar Rebroadcast: Legal and Ethics of Tech

  • When
    30 Mar 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Kimley-Horn St. Paul Office 767 Eustis Street, Suite 100 Saint Paul, MN 55114

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  Join MNAEP on Monday, March 30, for a rebroadcast of National Association of Environmental Professionals' (NAEP) webinar "Legal and Ethics of Tech" aired on February 27, 2026.

  Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how environmental review and permitting are conducted. From drafting support to analysis and project record management, AI-assisted tools are increasingly embedded in environmental review workflows, raising important questions about accuracy, accountability, and legal defensibility. This webinar focuses first on the foundational changes in NEPA to date, including new proposals, and sets the stage for the inclusion of AI as a tool for expediency, with an update on CEQ’s attention on technology to improve efficiency. Topics include legal Ethics in a rapidly changing world, including artificial intelligence and legal ethics, and ethical considerations for environmental professionals, and the ethical duty to incorporate values both in legal representation and environmental practice. The current Supreme Court landscape for NEPA review is discussed, which has direct implications for AI-assisted environmental reviews, the emerging legal tension when AI enters the NEPA process, and a practical legal framework for risk management. Finally, ethical and legal implications of artificial intelligence are explored with practitioner best practices for responsible use of AI, from design and development, deployment, and use.

  When: Monday, March 30 at 6:30 PM

  Where: Kimley-Horn St. Paul Office (767 Eustis St, Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN 55114). There is a surface parking lot and building entry on the south side of the Case Building. The door to Suite 100 is locked, but we will have someone stationed inside to welcome attendees. This location is transit-accessible, approximately a 0.75 mile walk from Green Line's Westgate Station.

  Who: Members and Non-Members are welcome

  Cost: Free

  Please RSVP on the website by Friday, March 27 or by emailing us at minnesotaaep@gmail.com.

  
  

  
  

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• Annual Pickleball Tournament

  • When
    18 Apr 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Smash Park - 1721 County Rd C West, Roseville, MN 55113

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  Do you think your company, colleagues, or friends has what it takes to win the MNAEP pickleball championship?

  
  

  Join MNAEP on Saturday, April 18, for pickleball, food, and fun prizes! All are welcome.

  
  

  This event is a fundraiser for the MNAEP Scholarship to be awarded to one or more students at a MN college or university studying for an environmental career.

  
  

  The cost is $40 per player ($20 for students). Players can register as singles or doubles; no pickleball experience is necessary, but we will organize brackets based on skill. Registrants should indicate their skill level and teaming preference in their RSVP. Appetizers and one drink ticket will be provided for each player.

  
  

  Don't want to play? Spectators are welcome! A $20 donation is recommended for observers who want to partake in food.

  
  

  Location: Smash Park, 1721 County Road C West, Roseville

  
  

  Please RSVP on the website or by emailing minnesotaaep@gmail.com by April 13 to reserve a spot on the court! Payment is required prior to the event via PayPal (search for "Minnesota AEP" or "@MinnesotaAEP) and Venmo (@Minnesota-AEP185). Corporations that wish to pay via check can inquire to our email above.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• NEPA Essentials Workshop

  • When
    29 Apr 2026
  • Location
    Hutchinson Island, Florida

  The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) has designed the 8-hour NEPA Essentials workshop for new and emerging environmental professionals engaged in the preparation of Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments to fulfill federal Lead Agencies responsibilities pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, referred to as NEPA. This course is designed to help you understand the basic requirements and how to fulfill the spirit and legislative intent of NEPA. You will learn what NEPA is, when the NEPA requirements apply to projects, the roles and responsibilities of the federal Lead Agency and Cooperating Agencies and project sponsors within the context of NEPA, about the three different NEPA classes of action, how to determine when each class of action applies, and the different environmental review, documentation, and public involvement requirements, focusing on Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessment. The workshop will use a Case Study to illustrate best practices for effective analysis and writing for the required purpose and need statement, consideration of alternatives, characterization of the affected environment, and evaluation of environmental effects. NAEP welcomes you to connect with other environmental professionals by engaging in this learning opportunity.

  This workshop will cover National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) basics, including policies, procedures, and environmental documents necessary for successful compliance. It is primarily designed for new and mid-level NEPA practitioners and will inform agency staff, consultants, regulators, applicants, and other interested professionals about best NEPA practices. NEPA is a far-reaching law that applies to virtually all U.S. federal agencies and most activities that affect the environment. Many state, local, and private undertakings must be evaluated pursuant to NEPA if they receive federal funding, require federal permits, or would take place on federal land. The key to successfully implementing NEPA is attaining a working knowledge of the regulations, legal interpretations, and typical federal agency practices. This workshop will cover all of these aspects of NEPA. Workshop topics include:

  • NEPA’s legal and regulatory framework
  • Determining whether NEPA applies to a proposed action
  • Key steps in the NEPA environmental review process
  • Determining which type of NEPA document to prepare
  • Scoping for NEPA analyses
  • Successful integration of NEPA with other environmental laws
  • Direct, indirect, and cumulative impact analysis
  • Determining the significance of impacts
  • Developing and evaluating a reasonable range of alternatives
  • Writing adequate and feasible mitigation measures
  • Legal adequacy of NEPA documents and NEPA case law

  Learn more and register at: https://naep.memberclicks.net/nepa-workshops

  
  

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• NEPA Essentials Workshop

  • When
    10 May 2026
  • Location
    Anchorage, Alaska

  The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) has designed the 8-hour NEPA Essentials workshop for new and emerging environmental professionals engaged in the preparation of Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments to fulfill federal Lead Agencies responsibilities pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, referred to as NEPA. This course is designed to help you understand the basic requirements and how to fulfill the spirit and legislative intent of NEPA. You will learn what NEPA is, when the NEPA requirements apply to projects, the roles and responsibilities of the federal Lead Agency and Cooperating Agencies and project sponsors within the context of NEPA, about the three different NEPA classes of action, how to determine when each class of action applies, and the different environmental review, documentation, and public involvement requirements, focusing on Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessment. The workshop will use a Case Study to illustrate best practices for effective analysis and writing for the required purpose and need statement, consideration of alternatives, characterization of the affected environment, and evaluation of environmental effects. NAEP welcomes you to connect with other environmental professionals by engaging in this learning opportunity.

  This workshop will cover National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) basics, including policies, procedures, and environmental documents necessary for successful compliance. It is primarily designed for new and mid-level NEPA practitioners and will inform agency staff, consultants, regulators, applicants, and other interested professionals about best NEPA practices. NEPA is a far-reaching law that applies to virtually all U.S. federal agencies and most activities that affect the environment. Many state, local, and private undertakings must be evaluated pursuant to NEPA if they receive federal funding, require federal permits, or would take place on federal land. The key to successfully implementing NEPA is attaining a working knowledge of the regulations, legal interpretations, and typical federal agency practices. This workshop will cover all of these aspects of NEPA. Workshop topics include:

  • NEPA’s legal and regulatory framework
  • Determining whether NEPA applies to a proposed action
  • Key steps in the NEPA environmental review process
  • Determining which type of NEPA document to prepare
  • Scoping for NEPA analyses
  • Successful integration of NEPA with other environmental laws
  • Direct, indirect, and cumulative impact analysis
  • Determining the significance of impacts
  • Developing and evaluating a reasonable range of alternatives
  • Writing adequate and feasible mitigation measures
  • Legal adequacy of NEPA documents and NEPA case law

  Learn more and register at: https://naep.memberclicks.net/nepa-workshops

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• NAEP Annual Conference & Training Symposium

  • Start
    11 May 2026
  • End
    14 May 2026
  • Location
    Anchorage, Alaska

  Enthusiastic environmental professionals from across the country gather each year at the NAEP Annual Conference & Training Symposium to share in the opportunity to learn about new projects, share technical knowledge, network with other industry professionals, and engage with environmental leaders.

  Learn more and register: https://conference.naep.org/

  
  

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• NEPA Advanced Workshop

  • When
    11 May 2026
  • Location
    Anchorage, Alaska

  The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) has designed the 8-hour Advanced NEPA workshop for emerging and experienced environmental professionals engaged in the preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements to fulfill federal Lead Agencies' responsibilities pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This course is designed to help you understand the requirements and how to fulfill the spirit and legislative intent of NEPA. The Advanced NEPA Workshop is intended to provide participants with practical tools regarding the preparation and review of environmental documents. 

  The workshop will start with a summary of recent changes to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, and other related procedural updates related to consideration of Waters of the United States, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice and Best Practices for achieving Agency timelines for preparation of environmental impact statements and environmental assessments.  The introductory panel will be followed by subject matter expert detailed presentations on the Clean Water Act,  climate change, environmental justice, the Endangered Species Act, and Section 106 Consultations pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act.  NAEP welcomes you to connect with other environmental professionals by engaging in this learning opportunity.

  Learn more and register at: https://naep.memberclicks.net/nepa-workshops

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• NEPA Essentials Workshop

  • When
    16 Jul 2026
  • Location
    Marco Island, Florida

  The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) has designed the 8-hour NEPA Essentials workshop for new and emerging environmental professionals engaged in the preparation of Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments to fulfill federal Lead Agencies responsibilities pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, referred to as NEPA. This course is designed to help you understand the basic requirements and how to fulfill the spirit and legislative intent of NEPA. You will learn what NEPA is, when the NEPA requirements apply to projects, the roles and responsibilities of the federal Lead Agency and Cooperating Agencies and project sponsors within the context of NEPA, about the three different NEPA classes of action, how to determine when each class of action applies, and the different environmental review, documentation, and public involvement requirements, focusing on Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessment. The workshop will use a Case Study to illustrate best practices for effective analysis and writing for the required purpose and need statement, consideration of alternatives, characterization of the affected environment, and evaluation of environmental effects. NAEP welcomes you to connect with other environmental professionals by engaging in this learning opportunity.

  This workshop will cover National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) basics, including policies, procedures, and environmental documents necessary for successful compliance. It is primarily designed for new and mid-level NEPA practitioners and will inform agency staff, consultants, regulators, applicants, and other interested professionals about best NEPA practices. NEPA is a far-reaching law that applies to virtually all U.S. federal agencies and most activities that affect the environment. Many state, local, and private undertakings must be evaluated pursuant to NEPA if they receive federal funding, require federal permits, or would take place on federal land. The key to successfully implementing NEPA is attaining a working knowledge of the regulations, legal interpretations, and typical federal agency practices. This workshop will cover all of these aspects of NEPA. Workshop topics include:

  • NEPA’s legal and regulatory framework
  • Determining whether NEPA applies to a proposed action
  • Key steps in the NEPA environmental review process
  • Determining which type of NEPA document to prepare
  • Scoping for NEPA analyses
  • Successful integration of NEPA with other environmental laws
  • Direct, indirect, and cumulative impact analysis
  • Determining the significance of impacts
  • Developing and evaluating a reasonable range of alternatives
  • Writing adequate and feasible mitigation measures
  • Legal adequacy of NEPA documents and NEPA case law

  Learn more and register at: https://naep.memberclicks.net/nepa-workshops

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• NEPA Advanced Workshop

  • When
    17 Jul 2026
  • Location
    Virtual

  The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) has designed the 8-hour Advanced NEPA workshop for emerging and experienced environmental professionals engaged in the preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements to fulfill federal Lead Agencies' responsibilities pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This course is designed to help you understand the requirements and how to fulfill the spirit and legislative intent of NEPA. The Advanced NEPA Workshop is intended to provide participants with practical tools regarding the preparation and review of environmental documents. 

  The workshop will start with a summary of recent changes to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, and other related procedural updates related to consideration of Waters of the United States, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice and Best Practices for achieving Agency timelines for preparation of environmental impact statements and environmental assessments.  The introductory panel will be followed by subject matter expert detailed presentations on the Clean Water Act,  climate change, environmental justice, the Endangered Species Act, and Section 106 Consultations pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act.  NAEP welcomes you to connect with other environmental professionals by engaging in this learning opportunity.

  Learn more and register at: https://naep.memberclicks.net/nepa-workshops

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• NEPA Essentials Workshop

  • When
    22 Oct 2026
  • Location
    Virtual

  The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) has designed the 8-hour NEPA Essentials workshop for new and emerging environmental professionals engaged in the preparation of Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments to fulfill federal Lead Agencies responsibilities pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, referred to as NEPA. This course is designed to help you understand the basic requirements and how to fulfill the spirit and legislative intent of NEPA. You will learn what NEPA is, when the NEPA requirements apply to projects, the roles and responsibilities of the federal Lead Agency and Cooperating Agencies and project sponsors within the context of NEPA, about the three different NEPA classes of action, how to determine when each class of action applies, and the different environmental review, documentation, and public involvement requirements, focusing on Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessment. The workshop will use a Case Study to illustrate best practices for effective analysis and writing for the required purpose and need statement, consideration of alternatives, characterization of the affected environment, and evaluation of environmental effects. NAEP welcomes you to connect with other environmental professionals by engaging in this learning opportunity.

  This workshop will cover National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) basics, including policies, procedures, and environmental documents necessary for successful compliance. It is primarily designed for new and mid-level NEPA practitioners and will inform agency staff, consultants, regulators, applicants, and other interested professionals about best NEPA practices. NEPA is a far-reaching law that applies to virtually all U.S. federal agencies and most activities that affect the environment. Many state, local, and private undertakings must be evaluated pursuant to NEPA if they receive federal funding, require federal permits, or would take place on federal land. The key to successfully implementing NEPA is attaining a working knowledge of the regulations, legal interpretations, and typical federal agency practices. This workshop will cover all of these aspects of NEPA. Workshop topics include:

  • NEPA’s legal and regulatory framework
  • Determining whether NEPA applies to a proposed action
  • Key steps in the NEPA environmental review process
  • Determining which type of NEPA document to prepare
  • Scoping for NEPA analyses
  • Successful integration of NEPA with other environmental laws
  • Direct, indirect, and cumulative impact analysis
  • Determining the significance of impacts
  • Developing and evaluating a reasonable range of alternatives
  • Writing adequate and feasible mitigation measures
  • Legal adequacy of NEPA documents and NEPA case law

  Learn more and register at: https://naep.memberclicks.net/nepa-workshops

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• NEPA Advanced Workshop

  • When
    23 Oct 2026
  • Location
    Virtual

  The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) has designed the 8-hour Advanced NEPA workshop for emerging and experienced environmental professionals engaged in the preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements to fulfill federal Lead Agencies' responsibilities pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This course is designed to help you understand the requirements and how to fulfill the spirit and legislative intent of NEPA. The Advanced NEPA Workshop is intended to provide participants with practical tools regarding the preparation and review of environmental documents. 

  The workshop will start with a summary of recent changes to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, and other related procedural updates related to consideration of Waters of the United States, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice and Best Practices for achieving Agency timelines for preparation of environmental impact statements and environmental assessments.  The introductory panel will be followed by subject matter expert detailed presentations on the Clean Water Act,  climate change, environmental justice, the Endangered Species Act, and Section 106 Consultations pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act.  NAEP welcomes you to connect with other environmental professionals by engaging in this learning opportunity.

  Learn more and register at: https://naep.memberclicks.net/nepa-workshops

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