Industry Affiliates
The Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC) works closely with key organizations and agencies committed to advancing erosion and sediment control practices, innovation, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure resilience. The following affiliates are valuable resources for industry professionals, engineers, regulators, and manufacturers.
Trusted Industry Partners
International Erosion Control Association (IECA)
International Erosion Control Association (IECA)IECA supports professionals involved in erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and related practices through education, training, and global networking.
ieca.org
Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA)
Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA)GMA represents manufacturers and distributors of geosynthetic products and leads advocacy, research, and education initiatives to advance infrastructure and environmental solutions. The association has a task group dedicated to erosion control. gmanow.com
International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)
International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)IGS is a global technical society that promotes the use and development of geosynthetics through international collaboration, conferences, and technical publications. In addition, they feature training on erosion control. geosyntheticssociety.org
Leading Regulatory Resources
AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation OfficialsAASHTO develops and promotes technical standards and policies to support state departments of transportation nationwide. Their initiatives improve material evaluation, infrastructure quality, and environmental performance.
▸ Product Evaluation and Audit Solutions (PEAS)
PEAS streamlines the review and approval of transportation-related products across state DOTs, helping to reduce duplication and improve access to innovative solutions. transportation.org
▸ Committee on Materials and Pavements (COMP 4G)
COMP 4G focuses on standardizing geotechnical and geosynthetic materials for highway use, supporting consistent quality and specification across jurisdictions. transportation.org/materials
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)FHWA provides national leadership in advancing highway safety and performance through research, guidance, and standards that impact erosion and sediment control practices on public infrastructure. fhwa.dot.gov
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)The EPA sets national environmental standards, including stormwater and sediment control regulations. Their guidance plays a key role in shaping erosion control practices and enforcement. epa.gov
📏 ASTM International
ASTM International is a globally recognized leader in the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards, including those for erosion control materials, and construction practices. Their technical committees provide essential guidance for product testing, classification, and performance verification across the erosion and sediment control industry.
🔗 astm.org