NRI Document
The complete NRI is now available for download and viewing:
2018 Natural Resources Inventory, Columbia County New York (Screen reader version)
2018 Natural Resources Inventory, Columbia County New York (.pdf version) (30.48 MB)
Due to the large file size of the complete NRI, it is also posted in a set of seven files.
Part 1 - Cover and pages i-vii, and 1-34
Front matter, Table of Contents, Summary, Introduction, How to Use the NRI, Physical Setting, Land Uses Past and Present
Natural Resources: Enduring Features, Mineral Resources, Water Resources
Biological Resources
Biological Resources
Farmland Resources, Renewable Energy Resources, Scenic Resources, Recreation Resources
Threats to Resources of Concern; Conservation Principles and Measures; Protected Lands; Legislative Protections; Identifying Local Conservation Priorities; Achieving Conservation Goals
References Cited and Appendices, including:
Appendix A. Glossary
Appendix B. Data sheets for Columbia County impaired waterbodies
Appendix C. Plants and animals of Columbia County
Appendix D. Explanation of rarity rank