The Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP) was created in 1996 to:

• Bring together forest, wildlife, fisheries, water, range, and recreation resource extension professionals to discuss natural resource issues, needs and opportunities of mutual interest; and to facilitate information sharing.
• Promote cooperation on natural resource issues and educational and training efforts between the various states and regions, as well as between governmental agencies, private natural resources groups, related industries and other natural resource professionals.
• Discuss, develop, sponsor, and promote educational and training programs and activities, which will advance the practice of natural resource manageme support and promote activities and programs at the national level that advance natural resource management, education, training, and diversity in the work force.
• Advance the professional status of natural resource extension professionals (NREPs) by encouraging professional self-improvement.
• Strengthen communication with Extension Administration.