The erosion control industry consists of a broad range of professions and specialties, including site engineers, consultants, regulatory agencies, earthwork and seeding contractors, erosion control products suppliers and manufacturers. The most rapidly growing segments within the industry include the Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs), Hydraulic Erosion Control Products (HECPs) and Sediment Retention Fiber Rolls (SRFRs) markets.

Established in 1992, the Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC) has set its mission to be the recognized industry authority in the development of standards, testing, and installation techniques for rolled erosion control products (RECPs), hydraulic erosion control products (HECPs) and sediment retention fiber rolls (SRFRs). ECTC promotes the use of RECPs, HECPs and SRFRs through education and industry leadership, and assists specifying agencies, engineers, designers and other interested individuals and organizations in the proper application of products and establishment of testing standards.  Watersaver Company is a member of ECTC.