The North American Chapter of the
International Geosynthetics Society

IGS North America

The mission of IGS North America (The North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society) is to provide leadership in advancing geosynthetics education and research to attain their appropriate and widespread use as engineering materials as the Chapter of the International Geosynthetic Society (IGS) for the United States of America and Canada.. IGS North America will accomplish its mission through:
  • Organization of technical conferences, seminars & workshops.
  • Advanced training of current users of geosynthetics.
  • Training future users of geosynthetics.
  • Training geosynthetic educators.
  • Promotion of geosynthetics as part of engineering curricula.
  • Targeting impactful new members.
  • Better communication with members.
  • Enhanced partnerships with associated organizations.

Recent News

Our Chapter Involvement in Tailings and Mine Waste 2020

November 19, 2020
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Tailings and Mine Waste 2020 went virtual this year and drew a huge crowd to all of the sessions.  The IGS-NA chapter is proud to be a supporting organization of this annual event that alternates between Keystone, Colorado, Banff, Alberta Canada and Vancouver, British...
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Call for Nominations – IGS North America Board of Directors

August 25, 2020
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We are excited to call for nominations for candidates stand for election to serve on the next IGS-NA Board (2021-23). The Mission of IGS-NA is to provide leadership in advancing geosynthetics education and research to attain their appropriate and widespread use as engineering...
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Membership

IGS-NA has two forms of membership: Individual Membership is only $100 and Student Membership is Free. Both levels of membership provide extensive technical and networking benefits.
  • Access to industry networking including the IGS On-line directory
  • Discounts at all IGS-NA and IGS events
  • Complimentary access to two Journals, the IGS Proceedings Library and other technical documents
  • Discounts on Geosynthetics subscriptions (USA)
  • Electronic delivery of the IGS News
  • Eligibility to participate in IGS Committees and Technical Committees
  • Eligibility to apply for IGS Awards including the IGS Student Award
Much more…

Representing the Industry

IGS-NA not only provides a broad variety of direct benefits to our members we are advocates for geosynthetic technology throughout North America. IGS-NA and its members participate in a variety of organizations which influence, or are influenced by, geosynthetic products and technologies. Recent activities of this nature include participation in:
  • The Transportation Research Board
  • The ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics
  • The ISO Technical Committee 221 on Geosynthetics
  • The Geosynthetic Materials Association(GMA), Lobby Days
As well IGS-NA develops and hosts of a variety of short courses and workshops throughout each year.

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    IGS North America

    The Mission of IGS North America is to provide leadership in advancing geosynthetics education and research to attain their appropriate and widespread use as engineering materials as the Chapter of the International Geosynthetic Society (IGS) for the United States of America and Canada.



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