Industry Affiliates
The Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC) works closely with key organizations and agencies committed to advancing erosion and sediment control practices, geosynthetics 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. 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. geosyntheticssociety.org
Leading Regulatory Resources
🏛️ AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
AASHTO 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.
🔗 aashtopeas.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
🚧 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)
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