Geosynthetics in Congress

The performance of roads built with geosynthetics was always superior to those built without geosynthetics and geosynthetics are better for the environment as well as drainage around roads.

One of the greatest tools we deployed was long-lasting geosynthetics under newly paved roads. The performance of roads built with geosynthetics was always superior to those built without geosynthetics and geosynthetics are better for the environment as well as drainage around roads. Buttressing my personal experience with geosynthetics is evidence from the federal government about the benefits associated with utilizing geosynthetic materials.” Schuler went on to highlight studies conducted in the 1980s that tested the performance of geosynthetics in canals, landfills and waste storage facilities. In each case, use of geosynthetics greatly increased the lifespan of the infrastructure, saving taxpayer money and reducing waste. Schuler said, “I hope the Committee will strongly consider taking steps to promote the use of geosynthetics in the Water Resources Development Act of 2008.” IFAI division Geosynthetic Materials Association presented Schuler with the “Friend of Geosynthetics” award in October 2007. The status of this bill can be found on: GovTrack.us. H.R. 68—110th Congress (2007): “To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to allow the Secretary of the Army…,” www.GovTrack.us