News Highlight 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.
News Highlight 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.
News Release Board Of Directors Endorses Federal Energy Bill Provisions Oct 10, 2007 COG's Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution today to endorse provisions contained in federal energy bills that would help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the region.
News Release Regional Drought Watch Declared Oct 3, 2007 As unusually dry conditions persist throughout the region, a drought "WATCH" has been put into effect asking residents and businesses to conserve water and help reduce demand on the region's water supply systems.
News Highlight 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.
News Release COG Encourages Wise Water Use and Promotes Drought Awareness Aug 8, 2007 As temperatures soar and dry conditions are forecasted to persist through August, area residents and businesses are being advised of the importance of water conservation efforts to help alleviate unnecessary demands on the region’s water systems.
News Release National Capital Region Picks Projects to Fund With Federal Homeland Security Dollars Aug 2, 2007 Local, state and federal leaders announced how they plan to use almost $62 million in anti-terrorism money.
News Highlight 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 Earth TM . Click "more" to learn about the advanced visualization of the CLRP.
News Release Report Reveals Significant Decrease in Homicides and Motor Vehicle Theft Jul 11, 2007 The incidence of violent and property crimes in the region decreased by four percent between 2005 and 2006, according to a report released today by the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG).
News Release Commuter Connections Tips Its Hat To Local Employers Who Raise The Bar In Commuter Benefit Programs Jun 26, 2007 The Washington metropolitan region is notorious for its traffic congestion and some local employers are stepping up to do something about it. At today’s 10 th annual Employer Recognition Awards ceremony, held at the National Press Club, three regional companies were hailed for raising the standard of offering commuter benefits to its employees.