Environmental Resource Inventories (ERIs)
Also known as Natural Resource Inventories (NRIs)
Role in Obtaining State Approvals
ANJEC Resource Paper on ERIs (
1.3MB)
References (52kb)
Content and Local Use
With text, maps, photos and other visual elements, ERIs/NRIs bring together information on
natural resource characteristics and environmental features. Once compiled, ERIs/NRIs,
become the basis for land use planning that protects resources. The ERI/NRI enables
environmental commissions and open space committees to play a significant role in
municipal master planning, land use ordinance development, and
site plan review
( 226kb).
For more detail about the content of an ERI/NRI and guidelines for its compilation, see the
ANJEC Resource Paper on ERIs
( 230kb).
Role in Obtaining State Approvals
The State Planning Commission requires ERIs/NRIs for municipalities seeking Plan Endorsement, a process which has both regulatory and funding benefits. State agencies are committed to assist municipalities implementing their endorsed plans by providing
- Technical assistance
- Direct state capital investment
- Priority for state grants and loans, and
- Substantive and procedural regulatory changes such as permit streamlining.
Examples of ERIs
- Belmar Borough, Monmouth County
- Elk Township, Gloucester County
- Bedminster Township, Somerset County, (Click on Natural Resource Inventory at bottom of page)
- Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County
- Franklin
Township, Somerset County
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