Florida Association of Environmental Professionals - Northwest Chapter

10/04/2026

Do you know of any outstanding professionals or teams driving environmental progress in Northwest Florida? Nominations are due October 12 for the 2026 NWFAEP Environmental Excellence Awards!

To Submit a Nomination:

Submit the Online Nomination Form for the 2026 Environmental Excellence Awards or
Email the completed official nomination package.

Link to nomination form: https://ad5i4leab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001eDLPYvHTFRI2WBxvuvpGd1p179yjCR0l4MMgD7SRRN3Z0c1WUqUq9vgSPSJWW4l7ppcDhuMG82r4B2vXf3VWDuSfJ23l1E_UN96fz-zZz__9-vfGBqr1QXas5mcaIbxAmVIAv0C9anFxqSX4cvD7ZW6iar1uOpoXIEmlQx2YL9E=&c=mv4dKc2pHLcjO56xBXPu8nth9ZPuLB4sqmyoPqvMYRTCYX33UE7WlQ==&ch=WVGyn5ydqCfrpxAy9o8zVQLPGGuuBrPsoW5cOpB5rbBTiVEEKZYsXA==

09/11/2026

Last Call to Register (closes at 5 pm today)!

Join us for the September Lunch and Learn to hear from Christian Wagley, Coastal Organizer with Healthy Gulf. His talk will focus on the vital importance of protecting the Gulf's endangered marine species, such as sea turtles, manatees, Rice's whales, and Gulf sturgeon. We encourage everyone to participate and gain a deeper understanding of these critical regional conservation issues.

Registration is required for access to IHMC. Please arrive early to sign in. ID may be required.

Registration is required to attend (with or without lunch). Please register by Friday, September 11 at 5:00 pm (CST).

Lunch cost: $15 per person (optional).

Lunch includes boxed options: Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 8-count Nuggets, Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap, or Southwest Veggie Wrap. Chips, cookies, and drinks are provided.

NWFAEP September 18, 2026 Lunch & Learn -- Endangered Marine Life in the Gulf: New Threats and Opportunities

Join us for the September Lunch and Learn to hear from Christian Wagley, Coastal Organizer with Healthy Gulf. His talk will focus on the vital importance of protecting the Gulf's endangered marine species, such as sea turtles, manatees, Rice's whales, and Gulf sturgeon. We encourage everyone to participate and gain a deeper understanding of these critical regional conservation issues.

Registration is required for access to IHMC. Please arrive early to sign in. ID may be required. Enter through the main entrance at IHMC, 40 S Alcaniz; side gate entry at IHMC is restricted.

Registration is required to attend (with or without lunch). Please register by Friday, September 11 at 5:00 pm (CST).

We will have a lunch option (details to come). Lunch cost: $15 per person (optional).

For dietary accommodations (e.g., vegan or gluten-free), please contact [email protected].

09/10/2026

NWFAEP September 18, 2026 Lunch & Learn -- Endangered Marine Life in the Gulf: New Threats and Opportunities

Join us for the September Lunch and Learn to hear from Christian Wagley, Coastal Organizer with Healthy Gulf. His talk will focus on the vital importance of protecting the Gulf's endangered marine species, such as sea turtles, manatees, Rice's whales, and Gulf sturgeon. We encourage everyone to participate and gain a deeper understanding of these critical regional conservation issues.

Registration is required for access to IHMC. Please arrive early to sign in. ID may be required. Enter through the main entrance at IHMC, 40 S Alcaniz; side gate entry at IHMC is restricted.

Registration is required to attend (with or without lunch). Please register by Friday, September 11 at 5:00 pm (CST).

We will have a lunch option (details to come). Lunch cost: $15 per person (optional).

For dietary accommodations (e.g., vegan or gluten-free), please contact [email protected].

08/24/2026

Join us on Thursday for the So Long Summer Social with NWFAEP in Niceville! Join fellow environmental professionals at The Craft Bar in Niceville for a relaxed networking opportunity starting at 4 pm. We hope to meet old and new friends and colleagues in the eastern part of our chapter. Whether you're looking to exchange project updates, discuss local environmental initiatives, or simply catch up with colleagues over great food and beverage options, we welcome you to join us!

08/18/2026

So Long Summer Social with NWFAEP on Aug 27 in Niceville! Join fellow environmental professionals at The Craft Bar in Niceville for a relaxed networking opportunity starting at 4 pm. We hope to meet old and new friends and colleagues in the eastern part of our chapter. Whether you're looking to exchange project updates, discuss local environmental initiatives, or simply catch up with colleagues over great food and beverage options, we welcome you to join us!

06/24/2026

Reminder‼️
Registration is still open until tomorrow (6/24) for Friday’s June Lunch & Learn: Four Years of Post-Construction Monitoring of the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline.

Join us as Kate Dawson, PE, of Moffatt & Nichol provides an update on the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline project, including four years of post-construction monitoring and key findings related to habitat development, shoreline resilience, and ecological restoration.

📅 June 26, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 IHMC, 40 S Alcaniz St., Pensacola, FL

Registration is required for access to IHMC. We hope to see you there!

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth from NWFAEP!

As we celebrate a day of freedom, resilience, and community, we also recognize the importance of protecting the natural resources that connect and sustain us all.

Looking ahead, don't forget to join us next Thursday, June 26, for our June Lunch & Learn featuring Kate Dawson, PE of Moffatt & Nichol. Kate will provide a four-year post-construction update on the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline, highlighting monitoring results and lessons learned from this important habitat restoration project.
Please use the link at the bottom to register!

📅 June 26, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 IHMC, 40 S Alcaniz St, Pensacola, FL

Learn how oyster reef and salt marsh restoration efforts are helping strengthen the resilience and ecological health of Pensacola Bay.

Lunch registration closes Wednesday, June 24 at 5:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

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The Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline was built in 2021 at the former Project Greenshores II site using Deepwater Horizon NRDA Phase 3 funds to restore oyster reef and salt marsh habitats. Kate Dawson of Moffatt & Nichol will present findings from two years of pre-construction and four years of post-co...

06/10/2026

Join us on June 26th for our next NWFAEP Lunch & Learn featuring Kate Dawson, PE, Project Manager and Coastal Engineer with Moffatt & Nichol.

Kate will provide an update on the Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline, a restoration project designed to protect and create valuable oyster reef and salt marsh habitat while enhancing ecological resilience in Pensacola Bay. The presentation will highlight findings from two years of pre-construction monitoring and four years of post-construction monitoring, offering insight into the project's ecological and physical performance to date.

📅 June 26, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 IHMC, 40 S Alcaniz St., Pensacola, FL

Lunch will be provided through Jason's Deli for registered attendees ($16 optional lunch fee).

⚠️ Registration is required for access to IHMC. Lunch registration closes June 24 at 5:00 PM CST.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about one of Pensacola Bay's most significant living shoreline restoration efforts and connect with environmental professionals from across Northwest Florida.