- Acknowledgement of status as an environmental practitioner

- Acknowledgement of members quality and competence

- Opportunities for networking with colleagues

- An effective way of marketing professional services through the ECA Register of Members

- Priority access to training and other activities coordinated by the ECA

- Access to seminars, papers and guidelines published by the ECA

- Input and influence issues relevant to environmental professionals

- Access to a professionally recognised body and dispute resolution processes

The ECA is recognised by the EPA(WA) through a formal partnering agreement. The two organisations are actively engaged in improving environmental impact assessment in WA.

The ECA is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIWA) Environment Committee.