News Highlight Regional Commitment to Water Quality and Safety April 6, 2016 The water crisis in Flint, Michigan has brought national attention to the problem of lead in drinking water. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments...
News Release Metropolitan Washington Chosen for USDA Initiative Meant to Boost Farm Sales, Grow Local Food Sector April 1, 2016 The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has been selected to administer a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiative meant to bolster the...
Region Forward Blog Developing Successful Sustainability Programs: Corporate Leaders Share Best Practices March 24, 2016 U.S. and international corporations are increasingly taking steps to address climate change and sustainability. During the Climate, Energy, and Environment...
News Highlight UOSA Hosts 249th Prime Power Battalion and COG for Backup Power Exercise March 21, 2016 The Upper Occoquan Service Authority’s (UOSA’s) Flat Branch Pump Station in Prince William County is an essential part of the National Capital Region’s (NCR’s)...
Region Forward Blog David Snyder: How Our Region Compares to Other International Cities on Air Quality January 8, 2016 We have recently seen news coverage of poor air quality in cities including Beijing, New Delhi, Milan, Paris, and Tehran. Bad air quality has prompted the...