NRI’s Installation Support program strengthens the long-term resilience and mission readiness of military installations by integrating natural resource science, land stewardship, and practical on-the-ground management strategies. Through applied research, geospatial analysis, restoration planning, and collaborative partnerships, the program helps installations balance military training needs with conservation responsibilities, reduce regulatory risk, and improve the ecological function of the landscapes that support defense missions. From habitat management and species conservation to innovative land stewardship practices like regenerative grazing, NRI provides data-driven solutions that sustain military operations while enhancing the natural systems critical to their success. Below are the installations across the U.S., from the West to the East Coast, where NRI staff and scientists are currently embedded.
Fort Irwin
At Fort Irwin, NRI supports natural resource management efforts that balance intensive training demands with long-term ecosystem health. Our work helps installation staff monitor sensitive habitats, manage wildlife populations, and maintain the landscape conditions necessary for year-round training operations.
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
At MCAS Yuma, NRI leads innovative grazing management projects that use regenerative and rotational grazing practices to improve land health and support mission readiness. Through baseline ecological monitoring, adaptive management, and tools such as eFence systems and bale grazing, NRI helps restore soil function, increase vegetation resilience, and enhance the ecological capacity of high-use training areas. This work provides a scalable model for sustainable land stewardship on military installations in arid environments.
Holloman Air Force Base
NRI supports Holloman AFB through applied research and natural resource assessments that guide sustainable land management. This work helps maintain training readiness while ensuring that sensitive desert ecosystems remain healthy and functional.
Cannon Air Force Base & Melrose Air Force Range
At Cannon AFB and the Melrose Air Force Range, NRI assists with land management practices that enhance ecological conditions and reduce conflict between conservation needs and mission activities. Efforts include habitat monitoring, planning support, and strategies that improve the resilience of high-use training lands.
Fort Sill
NRI assists Fort Sill in integrating conservation science into land management, ensuring training lands remain resilient and mission-ready. This includes habitat assessments, species monitoring, and planning guidance that aligns ecological stewardship with the installation’s operational requirements.
Robins Air Force Base
At Robins AFB, NRI provides data-driven conservation and land stewardship support to help the installation meet regulatory requirements and sustain high-value habitat. Our team assists with species management, ecosystem monitoring, and planning that aligns with its mission needs.
Moody Air Force Base
NRI works with Moody AFB to evaluate and improve natural resource conditions across the installation, supporting both day-to-day training and long-term land sustainability. Efforts include habitat monitoring, species assessments, and the development of land-use strategies that maintain training compatibility.
Eglin Air Force Base
NRI partners with Eglin AFB to address large-scale conservation challenges across its extensive training landscapes. Our work supports habitat resilience, species conservation, and environmental planning that protects both mission capabilities and the natural systems that surround them.
Naval Air Station Key West
At NAS Key West, NRI provides science-based support to help manage coastal and island ecosystems that are vital to both military operations and regional biodiversity. Our work enhances habitat resilience, supports species management, and informs planning decisions in sensitive, rapidly changing coastal environments.
