The North American Geosynthetics Society Board recently met to develop a new, clear direction for the Society. After a two-day Strategic Planning Retreat in May was held, a solid plan for the future were created. NAGS’ newly developed mission statement is as follows: “The mission of NAGS is to provide leadership in advancing the education
and research of geosynthetics via the following ways:
1. Organization of and participation in technical conferences,
seminars, and workshops.
2. Development and dissemination of tools for geosynthetics
education.
3. Recognition of technical contributions and innovations regarding
geosynthetics.
4. Stimulation of research on geosynthetics and their applications
through the NAGS Awards of Excellence Program.” NAGS’ new vision statement is as follows: “NAGS is an organization of individual members representing all aspects of
the geosynthetics community.
NAGS will continue to be a recognized North American leader in advancing
the education, research, and development of geosynthetics.”
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