American Society for Acoustic Ecology

The American Society for Acoustic Ecology (ASAE) is a membership organization dedicated to exploring the role of sound in natural habitats and human societies, and promoting public dialogue concerning the identification, preservation, and restoration of natural and cultural sound environments.

The ASAE will:

• Disseminate research results and curriculum materials, sponsor lectures, conferences and other events, and support creative exploration of the soundscape through sound art and installations.
• Foster cross-disciplinary research and discussion about the impacts of natural and human-made sound on the biosphere, including Earth's oceans, land, and air, and contribute to the development of guidelines to identify and modify human-generated acoustic environments that pose a significant ecological or health risk.
• Provide advice to public and private land managers about how best to study, manage, and interpret natural sound environments for the benefit of both visitors and wildlife, with sensitivity to the desire for both quiet and motorized recreation.
• Synthesize approaches to understanding and experiencing soundscapes as they exist in the United States, and actively collaborate with other like-minded organizations to contribute to the global awareness of sound's fundamental impact on all living organisms.

Joining the ASAE -

The American Society for Acoustic Ecology (ASAE) serves those individuals living in the United States and its territories. Membership in the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology (WFAE) is included with payment of ASAE dues. Members may self-select participation in a local chapter of their choice. If no chapter is designated on this form, a portion of membership dues may be distributed to the nearest existing chapter in the member’s home region. As always, contributions above and beyond the price of membership are welcome.

The standard calendar year membership rate is $50.
We also offer an artist/senior/student/limited income option of paying what you can, between $30 and $49. ASAE membership benefits include:

• Subscription to Soundscape – The Journal of Acoustic Ecology, WFAE's annual journal
• Quarterly online WFAE newsletter
• Reduced admission to WFAE and ASAE-sponsored conferences and events

To join by mail, downloaded membership form here: [DOWNLOAD FORM(pdf)]

To join online, use the button of your choice below. Be sure to include your name, address, email as you check out on the PayPal page; we would also love to hear a bit about you in the box provided there! (note: you do not need to be a member of PayPal to pay by CC there)

2009 ASAE Membership, Artist/Senior/Student/Limited income
Pay as you can $30-49
You can also use this button to make non-membership donations to ASAE (not tax-deductible at this point)

Regional groups have coalesced in several areas: New York, the SF Bay Area, the Northwest, the Southwest/Southern Rockies, and Chicago. For more info on these groups: [GO THERE]
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