The California Society of Environmental Analysts (CSEA) is a state wide organization of professional environmental lab analysts and researchers dedicated to the environmental health and quality of life in California. Our society mission is to share ideas, experience and resources to advance professional development of lab analysts so that they can provide the analysis and interpretation of environmental data of the highest quality. As a part of our by laws the specific purposes of CSEA are: - To establish a forum for the exchange of information on environmental analysis with respect to accreditation, methods, auditing, best practices, quality assurance, research, and strategies for change through meetings, social media and other appropriate means. - To cooperate with local, state, regional and national agencies, both public and private, in the production of analytical data of a known quality. - To promote uniformity and coordination of activities among agencies concerned with regulatory aspects of environmental analysis. - Encourage scientific research and assist in promoting alternative methods and equipment through scientifically sound procedures. - Recognize and promote scientific advancement of the members and facilitate the education of environmental analysts through assistance programs. - Extend and develop public interest in, and understanding of, the environmental analyst profession. - Cooperate with the California Water Environment Association and other societies and organizations, statewide and nationally, with similar and related interests.