| Regional Green Building Program Honored |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| COG wins 2008 Sustainability Award from American Society of Civil Engineers-National Capital Section. |
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| Greater Washington 2050 Coalition to Engage Younger Residents |
Feb 21, 2008 |
| The Greater Washington 2050 Coalition, a group of regional leaders, decided to reach out to younger residents on issues of growth and quality of life in the National Capital Region. |
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| COG Travels to Annapolis, Richmond |
Feb 5, 2008 |
| Regional priorities discussed during outreach to state elected officials. |
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| COG In The News |
Jan 29, 2008 |
A brief listing of recent COG activities as reported by various news agencies. |
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| 50th Anniversary Video Available Online |
Jan 2, 2008 |
Narrated by ABC7 News Anchor Gordon Peterson, the video chronicles the histories of both COG and the region it has served since 1957. |
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| Clean Air Partners Celebrates 10 Years |
Nov 5, 2007 |
| Clean Air Partners commemorated its 10-Year Anniversary by dedicating a cherry tree along the Washington, DC tidal basin. |
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| COG Official Named President of VML |
Oct 17, 2007 |
COG congratulates Jay Fisette, Arlington County Board Member and Former COG Board Chair, on his selection as the first Arlington County representative elected president of the Virginia Municipal League. |
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| Preliminary Estimates of Region's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Released |
Sep 26, 2007 |
| At its bi-monthly meeting in September, members of COG's Climate Change Steering Committee reviewed preliminary estimates of emissions caused by electricity, vehicles, residential and commercial fuel use, airplanes and other local sources. |
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| CLRP Now Available for Viewing Via Google Earth |
Jul 26, 2007 |
Wondering what the TPB has in store for the region's roadways? Try out a new interactive way to see what's happening using Google EarthTM. Click "more" to learn about the advanced visualization of the CLRP. |
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| Latest Drought Report Now Available |
Jul 26, 2007 |
| COG continues to monitor the dry conditions throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the District. |
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| Local Jurisdictions To Save Millions After Reverse Auction |
Jun 6, 2007 |
| Local jurisdictions will save millions of dollars in natural gas supply over the next three years, thanks to the region's first natural gas reverse auction. |
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| National Capital Region Practices Response to a Hurricane |
May 1, 2007 |
| Emergency personnel, elected officials and various other leaders from throughout the region responded to a mock hurricane to help them prepare for possible weather-related emergencies in the future. |
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| Campaign Aims to Educate Homeowners, Protect the Chesapeake Bay and Improve the Environment |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| The “Healthy Lawns, Clean Water” the campaign encourages homeowners and businesses to do their part in protecting the bay. |
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| Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative |
Mar 20, 2007 |
| A clean-up by the Student Action Committee created by COG and the Alice Ferguson Foundation were featured on Fox 5 News. Click here to view the news clips. |
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| Pilots Gather for Forum on Helicopter Noise |
Mar 14, 2007 |
| Pilots discuss ways to lessen the impact of helicopter noise on communities. |
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| Third Edition of Air Quality Newsletter Released |
Feb 20, 2007 |
| Click here to read the newsletter. |
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| Congressman Chris Van Hollen Welcomes Student Leadership |
Feb 12, 2007 |
Twenty high school students met with Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen to take a leadership role in the Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative. |
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| Homeland Security Exercise Pulled from Lessons Learned after 9/11 and Hurricanes |
Jan 30, 2007 |
| Emergency managers and social service officials completed an exercise this week designed to practice the long-term recovery procedures needed after a natural or man-made disaster. |
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| Forum Explores Solutions to Climate Change |
Jan 30, 2007 |
| COG's Regional Climate Change Staff Roundtable brought together more than 75 stakeholders to begin plans for a regional climate change agenda. |
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| Officials Tour LEED certified building |
Dec 12, 2006 |
| Regional leaders participate in green building tour at the National Association of Realtors |
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| COG Board Seeks Information Regarding Public Health and Environmental Concerns of Endocrine Disruptors |
Dec 5, 2006 |
| Initiative part of COG’s ongoing monitoring of regional water quality concerns in the Potomac watershed and in light of recent reports regarding ‘intersex fish.’ |
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| Highway Congestion Could More Than Double Without Change, Officials Say |
Oct 18, 2006 |
| Adjustments to the region's development patterns and transit plans can help the region avoid more than doubling traffic congestion by 2030, transportation officials said at a press conference October 18. |
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| COG, Local Utilities, and Giant Food Work Together to Share Water Conservation Tips with Area Residents |
Oct 18, 2006 |
Thousands of milk cartons will display water saving tips thanks to a new partnership between Giant Food and the region's Wise Water Use campaign. |
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| As Region Grows, Officials Discuss Ways to Make it Greener |
Oct 4, 2006 |
| At COG's Green Building Conference, participants discussed ways to develop a greener, more environmentally-friendly Washington region. |
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| TPB Releases Long-Range Plan for Public Comment, Debuts New Plan Website |
Sep 14, 2006 |
The TPB released the proposed new long-range transportation plan at the Citizen Advisory Committee meeting on September 14, 2006. |
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| Be Ready. Make a Plan. |
Sep 7, 2006 |
Now is the time to prepare your family for emergencies. Find out how... |
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| TPB Sponsoring Safe Routes to School Course |
Aug 30, 2006 |
| On Tuesday, September 12, the Transportation Planning Board is sponsoring the Safe Routes to School National Course in Arlington. The course is offered free of charge. Registration is required. |
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| Commissioner Lovell Makes Appearances as Wayne Water Drop |
Aug 18, 2006 |
| Frederick County Commissioner John R. Lovell, Jr. helps promote wise water during a Frederick Keys baseball game August 11. |
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| Fairfax Water Dedicates New Treatment Plant |
Jul 17, 2006 |
| Northern Virginia’s largest water utility, dedicated the Frederick P. Griffith Water Treatment Plant and Visitor Education Center in July. |
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| Putting Discarded Wood to Good Use |
Jun 28, 2006 |
| At a recent COG workshop, participants shared ideas on how to put discarded raw timber from the region's urban forests to better use. |
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| Clean Fuels Discussed in Detail at COG Seminar |
Jun 15, 2006 |
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Ethanol, compressed natural gas, and biodiesel were the hot topics during a seminar at COG... |
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| Pawn Database Selected for International Award |
Jun 14, 2006 |
| COG's Regional Pawn Database Sharing System was recognized with an award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
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| COG Testifies at Homeland Security Funding Hearing |
Jun 14, 2006 |
| Regional leaders answered questions from members of the House Government Committee on Reform during a hearing in June. |
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| COG Board Acts to Strengthen Anacostia Watershed Restoration Partnership
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Jun 14, 2006 |
| The Board took action at its June monthly meeting. |
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| Forum Explores Strategies for Combating Local Meth Problem |
May 31, 2006 |
| COG brought together law enforcement and health officials to discuss local impacts... |
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| Workshop Highlights Hydrogen Technology |
May 24, 2006 |
Government officials and industry experts discussed the newest research in alternative fuels during a one-day session cosponsored by COG and the National Hydrogen Association. |
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| Officials Testify at Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Hearing |
May 8, 2006 |
| Local, state, and federal officials provided testimony on a proposed bill telling Congress there is no way to clean up the Chesapeake Bay by 2010 as called for in an agreement signed six years ago by the region’s governors, state legislators, and the EPA. |
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| Water Use it Wisely Day |
Apr 20, 2006 |
On April 20, the region's Water Use It Wisely conservation program was showcased during Green DC Week. |
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| Annual Report Released |
Mar 31, 2006 |
| Find out how COG regional solutions are born and built -- in the face of growth and development and changing needs. |
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| Workshop at COG Brings Together Leading Water Quality Experts |
Mar 24, 2006 |
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Dozens of the nation's leading experts on nutrient removal gathered together to discuss new ways to improve water quality... |
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| Area Leaders Unite to Promote Pedestrian Safety Campaign |
Mar 21, 2006 |
| Area officials from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia launched the COG-sponsored Street Smart campaign and reaffirmed their dedication pedestrian safety. |
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| TPB Seeks Public Comment on New Projects |
Mar 10, 2006 |
| The TPB invites members of the public to comment on proposed changes to its Contrained Long Range Plan |
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| EPC Member Shares Preparedness Tips with Schoolchildren |
Mar 2, 2006 |
| Representatives from the Red Cross and COG shared emergency preparedness tips with schoolchildren, while participating in Read Across America Day. |
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| Bladensburg Joins COG as Adjunct Member |
Feb 8, 2006 |
During the February Board Meeting, the Town of Bladensburg, MD was welcomed as a new Adjunct Member to COG.
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| Van Hollen, Local Governments Commit to Trash Free Potomac by 2013 |
Jan 18, 2006 |
Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen signed a treaty at COG to clean the Potomac Watershed by 2013. |
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| Pawn System Recovers Stolen Goods |
Jan 3, 2006 |
| COG, along with local police departments, reminds area residents to record the serial numbers of all possessions. |
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| New Department of the Environment in D.C. |
Dec 5, 2005 |
| Mayor Anthony Williams recently signed legislation establishing a new Department of the Environment for the District of Columbia. |
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| Chesapeake Executive Council Explores New Measures |
Dec 5, 2005 |
| At the Chesapeake Executive Council meeting attended by COG staff, several measures were adopted intended to accelerate protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries. |
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| Radio Campaign Encourages Recycling |
Nov 7, 2005 |
| COG has launched a two-week radio ad campaign to encourage residents and businesses of the area to do their part in keeping the environment clean. |
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| Regional Leaders Address Homelessness |
Oct 25, 2005 |
The region's leaders today gathered to discuss collaborative solutions to homelessness. |
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| COG Board Supports Efforts to Clean Potomac |
Oct 22, 2005 |
| At its November meeting the COG Board adopted a resolution to reaffirm support for the goal of achieving a Trash-Free Potomac River by 2013. |
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| Cooperative Forecast Predicts Growth |
Oct 12, 2005 |
| The region’s latest forecast for population and household growth reveals a robust economy that will continue to experience steady employment and population increases in coming decades. |
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| COG Discusses Impacts of Rising Gasoline Prices |
Oct 5, 2005 |
| On September 30th, approximately 40 participants gathered at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments for a panel discussion on the Impacts of Rising Gasoline Prices. Participants included officials from the State Energy Offices in the region, local government energy managers, and representatives of academia. |
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| 2004 State of the Commute Survey Results Released |
Sep 20, 2005 |
The 2004 survey report documents trends in commuting behaviors in the metropolitan Washington Region. |
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| Regional Leaders Discuss Emergency Plans |
Sep 14, 2005 |
Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan and Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson joined COG Chair J Davis and other regional leaders to discuss area emergency plans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. |
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| Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts |
Aug 31, 2005 |
| Many organizations are accepting donations to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. A list of organizations accepting cash donations is available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA is also requesting that volunteers coordinate their efforts with professional organizations. Read more in the FEMA press release. |
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| Poster Session Focuses on IRE Research |
Jul 11, 2005 |
Members of COG's Chief Administrative Officers Committee were introduced to the Institute for Regional Excellence when participants of the 2005 class presented their results of months-long research in a special poster session. |
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| Renewable Energy Seminar Explores New Technology |
Jun 24, 2005 |
Up-and-coming technologies, cleaner air, and more affordable sources of electricity were all part of discussions at a Renewable Energy Seminar. |
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| Homeland Security Grants Available |
Jun 21, 2005 |
| Grants are now available through the 2005 Homeland Security Grant program at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice in the District of Columbia. |
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| Frederick Farm Tour Features Best Practices |
Jun 13, 2005 |
The region’s elected officials braved the heat on a recent June day for an inside look at Frederick County’s agriculture and nutrient management. |
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| Radio Town Hall Focuses on Violence and Pedestrian Safety |
Jun 13, 2005 |
| On June 12, COG and Clear Channel Radio hosted a Community Breakfast Forum on two of region’s most serious issues: violence and pedestrian safety. |
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| "Street Smart" Launches Pedestrian and Bike Safety Campaign |
May 26, 2005 |
A new three-year campaign will educate the public on pedestrian safety. |
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| Foster Families Honored at Third Annual Gala |
May 9, 2005 |
COG and the Freddie Mac Foundation honored nine outstanding foster families at the third annual Foster Parent Appreciation Gala. |
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| Board Chair Fields Questions on Life in Washington |
May 8, 2005 |
COG Board Chair Jay Fisette answers questions from Washington Post readers interested in issues related to life in the metropolitan Washington area. |
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| 2005 Regional Directory Available |
Apr 6, 2005 |
COG's new 2005 Regional Directory offers contact information for key officials in the metropolitan Washington area. |
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| Broadband Task Force Will Research Internet Accessibility |
Jan 23, 2005 |
| The COG Board of Directors voted to create a Broadband Task Force that will advise elected officials on regional and local broadband policy initiatives and best practices. |
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