Erosion control in construction refers to the planning and implementation of controls designed to prevent or minimize topsoil erosion and sediment runoff during construction activities.

Implementing good erosion control measures can safeguard the environment by keeping soil and seeds where they are needed, without causing siltation problems in ports, dams and rivers. Geosynthetics are excellent materials for controlling erosion and sedimentation and range from temporary products such as geomesh mats, erosion control blankets, jute mesh and silt fences to geocells and erosion control geotextiles.

GeomarsTek offers erosion control products that provide scour protection and/or energy dissipation in hydraulic and slope applications. These solutions often replace rock/concrete, thereby saving costs and further protecting the environment.