Resilience Planning with Military Installations

Military installations and their home towns are inherently connected. When a natural or manmade disaster affects a military installation, vital military missions may be disrupted and surrounding communities may experience loss of life or property.

Monmouth County, New Jersey, is reducing this risk by implementing programs administered by the Department of Defense that advance land-use compatibility with Naval Weapons Station Earle. Building upon prior studies, Monmouth County developed two climate-resilience projects that could make base facilities more sustainable and resilient and protect nearby municipalities from current and future hazards. Additionally, the county developed a land-use compatibility study that offers municipalities adoptable solutions that range from policy- and planning-focused to regulatory, outreach, coordination, and technical assistance.They include using Department of Defense funding to purchase conservation or agricultural easements and open space to further mission goals. This effort, the first of its kind in New Jersey, adopted precedents from across the country and crafted strategies that conform to New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law.

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