Abstract: Based upon the value theory of environmental resources, the definition, content, and characteristics of environmental resources are introduced. When environmental resources are developed and utilized, both positive and negative values of the resources are created. This paper analyzes the whole value of environmental resources that is a coupling value influenced by its own value, increment value and loss value. The relation between the coupling value and the utility model of environmental resources is also discussed. The authors propose that the model of environmental resources utility can promote economic development only when the couplingvalue is positive.