COG is the one place in metropolitan Washington that regularly brings leaders together to develop solutions to the region's major challenges. COG prepares plans enabling the region to receive federal funding, provides members with research and data to inform decision-making, and offers a wide range of programs, including commuter services, cooperative purchasing, technical assistance and grants, and public outreach campaigns.
Featured Pages: About COG | Member Jurisdictions | Cooperative Purchasing | Racial Equity | Metro and DMVMoves
Through the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), area officials, planners, and engineers ensure a well-managed and maintained transportation system. The TPB, which is staffed by COG, conducts the federally mandated transportation planning process for the region and ensures the uninterrupted flow of federal transportation funds that area jurisdictions receive.
Featured Pages: Transportation Planning Board (TPB) | Street Smart Safety Campaign | Enhanced Mobility Grants | Visualize 2050 transportation plan
COG's work engages leaders in various environmental fields from water quality experts to climate scientists. Together, they are advancing regional efforts to restore local waterways, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change, promote recycling, and enhance and preserve green space and agriculture.
Featured Pages: Air Quality Forecast | Regional Drought and Water Supply Status | Electric Vehicle Deployment Clearinghouse & EV Checklist | Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Program
Area officials and experts, including planning and housing directors and child welfare and health officials, work together with their counterparts at COG to help shape stronger communities throughout the region.
Featured Pages: Regional Fair Housing Plan | Cooperative Forecast | Economic Trends | Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington Report
COG brings police chiefs, fire chiefs, emergency managers, and other leaders together as part of its work to strengthen regional public safety coordination, homeland security planning, and emergency communication.
Featured Pages: Public Safety Program | Homeland Security and Policy | Report on Crime and Crime Control | Leadership Training Seminar
As part of the Metropolitan Washington Water Supply and Drought Awareness Response Plan, COG issues monthly drought reports from April - October. COG also encourages wise water use throughout the entire year - visit the outreach and education website for water conservation tips.
Summary of Conditions COG's Regional Drought and Water Supply Status The next report will be released the week of August 5, 2024.
Regional Water Supply and Drought Status Overview of COG's Drought Plan and History ICPRB's Water Supply Outlook Virginia - VADEQ Current Drought Conditions Maryland - MDE Current Drought Conditions Current Drought Monitor and Outlooks US Drought Monitor Palmer Drought Index/Crop Moisture Climate Prediction Center - Precipitation Outlooks National Weather Service Short Term Weather Forecast - Washington, DC National Weather Service Short Term Weather Forecast- Martinsburg, VA Current River and Ground Water Conditions Potomac River Flow at Little Falls Potomac River Flow at Point of Rocks Groundwater Levels for the Potomac River basin Current Precipitation Information National Weather Service - Precipitation Departures Washington, DC, Reagan National Airport Precipitation Dulles Airport Precipitation
Wise Water Use Tips for Outdoor Use - Lawn Care and Maintenance Wise Water Use Tips Wise Water Use Landscaping and Watering Guide