The Sustainable Ozarks Partnership was established in 2012, to formalize regional support for Fort Leonard Wood (FLW). Concerned community members, leaders from businesses, local and regional governments, state agencies, and civic organizations from the four counties (Laclede, Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas) that surround Fort Leonard Wood came together to create the Sustainable Ozarks Partnership. All of these key contributors were interested in having an organization that could represent the region with one voice on issues that are vital to the long-term readiness and sustainability of Fort Leonard Wood. 

The region’s efforts and unparalleled support from our elected leaders at the local, state and, federal levels have resulted in many successes that will ensure a strong future for Fort Leonard Wood, service men and women, families, retirees, veterans, and our communities. Accomplishments include improvements in the areas of partnerships that support Fort Leonard Wood’s mission success; regional healthcare; regional transportation access; quality of public education; military spouse and veteran employment initiatives, quality of life; and infrastructure resiliency.

Our Work: is guided by our desire to gain positive recognition for the region and to strengthen the region and Fort Leonard Wood. The Sustainable Ozark Partnership’s strategic plan outlines the organization’s vision, mission, and four overarching goals that focus SOP activities. Each goal has a number of priority strategies with specific actions, timelines, and measures of success. It is the position of the SOP that if each of these goals is accomplished, the SOP will be fully successful in achieving its vision.

We are confident that our collective efforts continue to allow the Army and others to see the value of a sustained and increased military investment in FLW, our region, and our state. We bring the region together through a variety of initiatives that can create efficiencies at Fort Leonard Wood, enhance military readiness, and the installation’s resiliency.

Our Strategic Goals:

1. Gain positive recognition for the region by achieving state and national recognition for the region as an excellent place for people to live, work, and play and for businesses to prosper.

2. Strengthen the region by being a catalyst for positive change for citizens, businesses, and governments throughout the region to improve the quality of life, and grow a diverse, sustainable and resilient economy.

3. Strengthen Fort Leonard Wood by ensuring that it continues to be an enduring installation, with opportunities to grow with expanding or new missions.

4. Ensure the viability of the SOP by improving our efficiency and operational effectiveness so it can successfully support the region and Fort Leonard Wood.

Our Mission

Foster the region’s continuing commitment to national defense, and advocate for local and regional development initiatives, as well as FLW sustainment and growth.  Coordinate and facilitate growth of a diverse, sustainable economy for the region, publicize regional consensus while respecting individual interests of the members, and function as the central point of contact for regional partners.

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Our Vision

Regional communities, governments and organizations, FLW, state and federal enablers working together as stakeholders to make the region an ever-better place to live, work, and play, while enabling FLW mission success and advocating for mission sustainment and growth.

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