JGS. Japanese Geotechnical Society - Technical and scientific organization for companies, engineers, architects and students in the Japanese geotechnical industry. Calendar of events. List of publications. Links to related sites. English and Japanese. Canadian Geotechnical Society - Independent, federally incorporated, non-profit learned society which exists to serve and promote the geotechnical and geoscience community in Canada. Includes members, news and documents archive. Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - Private foundation conducting research and development and offering advisory services. Institute history, news and publications. IECA. International Erosion Control Association - USA. Non-profit, member organization, dedicated to providing education, resource information and business opportunities for professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry. ECTC. Erosion Control Technology Council - USA. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the development of performance standards, uniform testing procedures, and guidance on the application and installation of rolled erosion control products. List of publications. Links to related sites. IGS. International Geosynthetics Society - Membership association, dedicated to scientific and engineering development of geotextiles, geomembranes, related products and associated technologies. ADSC. The International Association of Foundation Drilling - USA. International trade organization for the drilled shaft, anchored geo-support, and related industries. Links to conferences, seminars and training activities. Calendar of events. Publications. Extensive members directory. Links to related sites. GMA. Geosynthetic Materials Association - USA. Trade organization for North-American manufacturers and traders in geosynthetic materials. Resources and technical articles. Members' directory. Links to related sites. IAGI. International Association of Geosynthetic Installers - USA. International trade organization for installers of geosynthetics and geomembranes. Searchable company directory. HDPE geomembrane installation specifications. Technical information on PDF files. Links to organizations and educational institutes, publications and societies. Swedish Geotechnical Society - Promote and stimulate development of all aspects of soil mechanics and foundation engineering. Includes historic aspects, publications and contacts .