News Highlight COG 2017 legislative priorities focus on infrastructure, workforce development January 31, 2017 At its January meeting, the COG Board of Directors approved legislative priorities for 2017, which include support for the Metrorail Safety Commission,...
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...