Environment

Planning Areas

Through its environmental work, the Council of Governments is advancing a wide range of goals for clean water, air, and land, and a more sustainable region. COG and its member governments are collaborating on planning efforts to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change as well as improve the region's air quality. COG supports water quality initiatives to revitalize local waterways through wastewater and stormwater planning and ensure a safe, resilient water supply. COG also promotes recycling and supports efforts to enhance and preserve green space and agriculture, which includes food security coordination.

News & Multimedia

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    Officials celebrate strong regional partnership on climate and energy issues

    March 31, 2026

    CEEPC recently held its 100th meeting and celebrated the region’s progress on climate action. CEEPC was created by the COG Board of Directors in 2009 to provide...

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    5 key takeaways from the Data Center Series so far

    March 17, 2026

    The AI boom has rapidly accelerated data center development, prompting more conversations about how they impact the communities and landscapes around them. In...

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    Sewer pipeline collapse information and resources (Updated)

    March 17, 2026

    Regional information and resources related to the Potomac Interceptor sewer pipeline collapse and response.

Visit the Environment news page for more.