Environment

Planning Areas

Through its environmental work, the Council of Governments is advancing a wide range of goals for clean water, air, and land, and a more sustainable region. COG and its member governments are collaborating on planning efforts to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change as well as improve the region's air quality. COG supports water quality initiatives to revitalize local waterways through wastewater and stormwater planning and ensure a safe, resilient water supply. COG also promotes recycling and supports efforts to enhance and preserve green space and agriculture, which includes food security coordination.

News & Multimedia

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    COG declares regional Drought Watch, encourages wise water use

    June 3, 2026

    A Drought Watch was put into effect today by the Drought Coordination Committee of COG following unusually dry conditions that are expected to persist despite...

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    COG Local Food Procurement Challenge earns support from first jurisdiction

    April 7, 2026

    On March 24, Montgomery County became the first jurisdiction to pass a resolution joining the Local Food Procurement Challenge launched earlier this year by the...

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    Officials celebrate strong regional partnership on climate and energy issues

    March 31, 2026

    CEEPC recently held its 100th meeting and celebrated the region’s progress on climate action. CEEPC was created by the COG Board of Directors in 2009 to provide...

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