An ERT Request Form needs to be completed. These forms are available from the ERT office or your local Conservation District (CD) office. The information requested consists of narratives describing the project to be reviewed, the reason for the request, and a page where specific information requested is detailed. Also needed is a location map and any other plans or reports that are available for the site. Another important requirement is a letter of permission from the landowner or authorized agent for the ERT to enter the property for the purposes of the review.

The request is sent concurrently to your local CD office and the ERT office for review and consideration. The CD may make a recommendation to the appropriate RC&D Council. The RC&D Council approves, denies, or offers other assistance on the request. Once the request is approved, a date is set for the Team to conduct an on-site investigation. This "review day" begins with a brief meeting with the town, developer and ERT members to  discuss the proposed project and identify concerns to be addressed by the Team. This meeting is followed by the field review, usually lasting several hours. At times, individual Team members will visit the site on their own to complete their inventory and assessment.

After the field review, individual reports are prepared by each Team member reflecting his or her own area of expertise. These reports are then submitted to the ERT coordinator who is responsible for compiling and editing the final report. The report is then sent to the requesting agency and others. Team members are available for follow-up questions.

Town officials and/or commissioners need to be present for the review meeting and field walk. Your active participation, as well as the developers cooperation make the program a success.