News Highlight Regional group proposes recommendations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions January 18, 2017 A Multi-Sector Working Group (MSWG) of subject matter experts from local governments and regional and state transportation, planning, and environmental agencies...
News Highlight Heart of COG: Leah Boggs January 4, 2017 Senior Environmental Planner Leah Boggs joined COG 17 years ago looking to make an impact at the local level. Now, she is guiding a major initiative to bring...
News Highlight Locals in metropolitan Washington plan for a sustainable future December 16, 2016 Local planners gathered at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) for a Sustainability in Comprehensive Plans Workshop on December 5 to share...
News Release Updated: Area water utilities' response to Potomac River sheen discharge State and regional officials reported a sheen on the surface of the Potomac River on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Officials are monitoring water quality and the...
Region Forward Blog Bill Updike: Finding innovative local solutions to head off climate change-related impacts November 28, 2016 In this guest post, District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment Green Building and Climate Branch Chief Bill Updike discusses how the agency is...