Military Installation Sustainability
Although Department of Defense (DoD) facilities around the country are federally owned and operated, state legislatures can play an important role in sustaining them.
Military installations face changing missions as the Defense Department reorganizes its infrastructure to become more efficient and adjust to a changing national security environment. State and local governments appreciate the numerous benefits defense communities bring and therefore are often willing to share in the planning and investment needs to sustain them. As a military base and its surrounding community become more dependent upon one another for support during transitional periods (growth, realignment or closure), a durable partnership of open communication and cooperation is invaluable.
 The intent of NCSL's Military Installation Sustainability Program is to inform state legislators and military personnel of policy options to benefit the collective. It seeks to highlight strategies for dealing with the unique challenges a defense community faces, including encroachment and joint land use, clean energy and environmental protection, and joint planning and cost-sharing for future mission changes.
 Environmental Protection
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