Content
and Local Use
Role in Obtaining State Approvals
Examples of ERIs
ANJEC Resource
Paper on ERIs
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.
For
more detail about the content of an ERI/NRI and guidelines for
its compilation, see the ANJEC
Resource Paper on ERIs.
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
