Established in 1870, AFS is the oldest and largest professional society representing fisheries scientists. AFS is an organization dedicated to scientific research and the enlightened management of resources for optimum public use and enjoyment. AFS also focuses on comprehensively educating fisheries scientists and continuing their on-the-job training. AFS’s work is carried out by100 chapters, divisions, student subunits, and sections at the local, regional, and special interest level.
    AFS publishes four journals and has other functions as well. The journals include, Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, North American Journal of Fisheries Management, North American Journal of Aquaculture, and The Journal of Aquatic Animal Health Fisheries. AFS also organizes scientific meetings to present and discuss new findings, and operates programs in areas such as professional certification, international affairs, public affairs and public information.

    AGU is a nonprofit scientific organization with an active community of over 38,000 scientists from 117 countries. AGU’s goals are to (1) promote the scientific study of Earth and its environment in space and to disseminate the results to the public; (2) promote cooperation among scientific organizations involved in geophysics and related disciplines; (3) initiate and participate in geophysical research programs; and (4) advance the various geophysical disciplines through scientific discussion, publication and dissemination of information.
    AGU publishes and disseminates information in a number of ways. Publications include general information and specialized and technical works in the form of a weekly newspaper, EOS, 13 peer-reviewed research journals, nine book series and assorted special reports. AGU also holds a variety of meeting programs which cover the areas of atmospheric and ocean sciences, biological sciences, solid-Earth sciences, hydrological sciences, and space sciences. 

    AMS promotes the development and dissemination of information and education in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences, and the advancement of their professional applications. Founded in 1919, AMS currently has a membership of more than 11,000 professionals, professors, students, and weather enthusiasts. 
    AMS publishes nine atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic journals, sponsors more than 12 conferences annually, and offers numerous programs and services. These programs and services include two professional certification programs, the Radio and Television Seal of Approval and the Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) programs, and an array of undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to support students pursuing careers in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.

    Founded in 1852, ASCE represents more than 125,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide, and is America’s oldest national engineering society. ASCE is comprised of Regional Councils, Younger Member Councils, Sections, Branches, Student Chapters and Clubs, and International Student Groups. ASCE’s vision is to position engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life, and to advance the science and profession of engineering to enhance the welfare of humanity. As a part of this vision, ASCE maintains and enforces a code of ethics which includes environmental amendments to incorporate the principles of sustainable development.
    ASCE is the world’s leading source of technical and professional information in the civil engineering field. ASCE’s technical and professional councils publish numerous journals, and ASCE offers an even greater number of internationally renowned publications. In addition to these journals, ASCE publishes policy statements on a wide variety of issues, holds educational programs for civil engineering students and professionals, and runs a Congressional Fellows Program in Washington, D.C.

    Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association representing more than 30,000 landscape architects nationwide. ASLA has grown to more than 13,500 members and 48 chapters, representing all 50 states, the U.S. territories, and 42 countries around the world. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication and networking. 
    ASLA also advocates for the profession on issues such as licensure, sprawl, environmental stewardship, preservation and small business issues. ASLA strives to meet the needs and interests of the nation's landscape architects and the public they serve by increasing understanding of landscape architecture and the important role it plays in creating safe, healthy, attractive communities.
    ASLA serves its members with professional practice information, leadership opportunities and research forums. Key programs and services of the Society include Landscape Architecture, a  monthly magazine; LAND Online, the members' bi-monthly electronic newsletter; professional workshops and seminars; accreditation of landscape architecture professional degree programs; the ASLA Annual Meeting and Exposition; and LATIS, the Landscape Architects Technical Information Series. 

    AWRA is a non-profit professional association dedicated to the advancement of men and women in water resources management, research, and education. AWRA's membership is multidisciplinary; its diversity is its hallmark. It is the professional home of a wide variety of water resources experts including engineers, educators, foresters, biologists, ecologists, geographers, managers, regulators, hydrologists, and attorneys
    AWRA is known for its community, conversation, and connections. Many members prefer the openness that occurs within its community and conferences. Through open discussion at conferences and in the Journal of the American Water Resources, water resources professionals of many different disciplines come together for joint action to resolve critical issues that confront them. This integrated approach to water resources has proven invaluable to AWRA members. AWRA's programs and services are designed for AWRA to serve as a knowledge center for its members by providing new and innovative ways to solve real-life problems. Joining AWRA allows you to keep up with professional developments, get answers when you need them, and make new friends and lifelong contacts.

    Established in 1948, SRM is the professional scientific society whose members are concerned with studying, conserving and managing the varied resources of rangelands which comprise nearly half the land in the world. SRM's 4,000 members in 35 countries include land managers, scientists, educators, students, producers and conservationists. It is a diverse membership that is linked through SRM's annual meeting, programs and publications that include Rangelands and the peer-reviewed Journal of Range Management.
    SRM's objectives are to advance the science and art of rangeland resource management through improved education, technology and applied practice for the benefit of society. SRM offers a certification program for professionals in the range management field, monitors range management policy and legislation, is responsible for accreditation of professional programs in range management education and annually provides the Masonic-Range Science Scholarship to students studying range science.  

        SETAC is a professional society established to promote the use of multidisciplinary approaches to solving problems of the impact of chemicals and technology on the environment. SETAC's nearly 5,000 members are professionals in the fields of chemistry, toxicology, biology, ecology, atmospheric sciences, health sciences, earth sciences and environmental engineering. 
        Since 1979, SETAC's unique strength lies in its commitment to balance the interests of academia, business and government. Its members are concerned about global environmental issues and dedicated to the effective communication of research to both scientific and public sectors. 
        SETAC holds regular technical workshops to evaluate current and prospective environmental issues. SETAC publishes Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, a peer-reviewed monthly journal dedicated to furthering scientific knowledge and disseminating information on environmental toxicology and chemistry, including the application of these sciences to risk assessment.

    Founded in 1958, SWST is a professional society representing wood science, technology, engineering, and products marketing research professionals.
    SWST has pledged to: (1) develop and maintain the unique body of knowledge distinctive to wood science and technology; (2) encourage the communication and use of this knowledge; (3) promote policies and procedures which assure the wise use of wood and wood-based products; (4) assure high standards for professional performance of wood scientists and technologists; (5) foster educational programs at all levels of Wood Science and Technology and further the quality of such programs; and (6) represent the profession in public policy development.
    SWST has a wide range of educational and professional activities. It holds an annual student poster competition and distributes three other professional awards. SWST also accredits universities for their wood science and technology programs, and publishes Wood and Fiber Science, issue briefs, and copies of SWST proceedings.  

    SWCS is a multidisciplinary organization for natural resource management professionals. With nearly 10,000 members in over 80 chapters, the mission of SWCS is to foster the science and art of natural resource conservation by carrying out activities and programs in professional development, conservation science, education, and public affairs.
    SWCS publishes the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, a bi-monthly journal of applied research and conservation news, and other educational publications. In addition, SWCS awards annual educational scholarships though three scholarship programs.

        UCOWR is an organization of 86 U.S. universities and affiliates actively engaged in education, research, and public service in water resources conservation, development and management. Its goals are to (1) facilitate water-related education at all levels; (2) promote meaningful research and technology transfer on contemporary and emerging water resources issues; (3) compile and disseminate information on water problems and solutions; and (4) inform the public about water issues with the objective of promoting informed decisions at all levels of society.
        The Council's journal, Water Resources Update, provides news items and scholarly papers on water resources topics. UCOWR's annual meeting provides a forum to explore key and timely topics of interest to water resources researchers and educators. UCOWR also has assisted federal agencies in evaluating national water research needs, evaluated federal agency water resource management studies, and managed a peer review process of federal water research proposals.

    TWS, founded in 1937, is an international scientific and educational association dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education. Its mission is to enhance the ability of wildlife professionals to conserve diversity, sustain productivity, and ensure responsible use of wildlife resources for the benefit of society. TWS's membership is comprised of research scientists, educators, communications specialists, conservation law enforcement officers, resource managers, administrators, and students from more than 60 countries.
    TWS's purposes are advanced through working group, chapter, section, national and international meetings, and by publication of The Journal of Wildlife Management, Wildlife Monographs, Wildlife Society Bulletin, The Wildlifer newsletter, Wildlife Policy News and selected books on scientific, policy, and professional subjects. TWS also encourages professional growth through Professional Development and Certified Wildlife Biologist programs.