The Natural Resources Initiative of North Mississippi (NRI) brings together federal, state and local representatives from the natural resources and economic development sectors to protect and sustain our natural resources while promoting business development opportunities. NRI began in November 2001 with a series of meetings and planning sessions. NRI incorporates the goals and objectives of its network organizations by promoting partnerships and leveraging of resources.
Our Mission
To facilitate achievement of an environmentally sustainable, healthy and dynamic economy through creative leadership and proactive partnerships that value the use and protection of our natural resources and human capabilities for the benefit of present and future generations.
Our Primary Goals are:
Assist local governments to balance shifting populations and changing economics while protecting environmental resources;
Establish methods and means that diversify a natural resource based economy to help sustain the quality and economic viability (timberland uses and management, alternative farmland uses and products, and eco-tourism) that relies heavily on the promotion and protection of natural areas;
Foster the development of comprehensive conservation planning, development and use of best-management practices (BMPs) to address growth needs and protect air, water quality and water quantity.
Promote the use of natural resources inventories that help identify areas requiring protection and areas suitable for economic growth.
The Natural Resources Initiative of North Mississippi (NRI) brings together federal, state and local representatives from the natural resources and economic development sectors to protect and sustain our natural resources while promoting business development opportunities. NRI began in November 2001 with a series of meetings and planning sessions. NRI incorporates the goals and objectives of its network organizations by promoting partnerships and leveraging of resources. 
To facilitate achievement of an environmentally sustainable, healthy and dynamic economy through creative leadership and proactive partnerships that value the use and protection of our natural resources and human capabilities for the benefit of present and future generations.