Regular Members are environmental authorities. The authority pays an annual membership fee based on the operating budget of the authority minus the debt service amount. All commissioners and managers and staff may attend AEA conferences at the member rate. All commissioners will have newsletters mailed to their homes. Single copies of monthly updates, special informational faxes and master copies of publications of the association are mailed, emailed or faxed to the authority Executive Director for distribution to other appropriate individuals. Regular Membership Info and Application

Associate Members are companies that serve authorities with goods or services needed to operate the facilities or to comply with laws and regulations. Each member of the company is a member of AEA. The company identifies two contact representatives, who will receive the mailings and newsletters. Additional company members may be placed on the email and e-faxing list. All members of the company may attend AEA conferences at the member rate and serve on AEA committees.  Associate Membership Info and Application

Municipal Members are the superintendents of publicly owned water or wastewater facilities who share similar challenges with authority managers. The municipality joins for the superintendent and dues are the lowest authority rate. Municipal Membership Info and Application

All members enjoy the following services and opportunities:

Annual AEA Trade Show in March
Amicus Actions
Conferences provide educational and networking opportunities:
Continuing education credits for operations licenses may be earned by attending AEA conferences.
March and November, 2-day meetings in Atlantic City
One day specialty conferences in January, June and September and as needed.
Regulatory Liaison Activity
General Information Resource on Environmental Authorities, Water, Wastewater
and Solid Waste Management
Legislative Monitoring
Management Skills Development
Membership Directory with Facility/Company Descriptions
Quarterly Newsletter
Monthly Updates
Permit Review Groups
Public Relations
Public Service Announcements
Regulatory comments
Speakers Bureau
Surveys/Databases
Teacher's Guide & Teacher Workshops

Videos:
"One Drop at a Time"
" Impacts"
"Burning Issues"

Wave Awards
Website: www.aeanj.org
Odor Guidance Manual
Commissioner's Handbook

AEA generates its revenue from dues, conference registrations, advertising and sponsorships. A staff of three full time employees and a government relations firm work to provide the services identified above.