Introducing Collaboration in Action, COG's video series hosted by Executive Director Clark Mercer. The series spotlights COG's work with member jurisdictions and private, nonprofit, and civic organizations on a wide variety of programs and initiatives that improve the quality of life for everyone in our DMV region.
Come along as Clark takes you behind the scenes of several of our initiatives, spreading the word about the value of regional partnership and highlighting the leaders and experts in our network that are making a positive impact in our communities.
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SEASON 1
EPISODE 1: Restoring the Anacostia
In this inaugural episode, join COG Executive Director Clark Mercer as he takes viewers behind the scenes of the regional partnership focused on restoring the Anacostia Watershed. This work has led to major improvements for local streams, the river, and even the Chesapeake Bay – it’s all connected! It has also made it possible for us to hold major events like the Festival del Rio Anacostia to connect and educate local communities on the progress being made and additional work ahead.
Tune in for Clark's conversations with several of COG's partners in this amazing restoration, electro-fish with COG staff as they monitor our local biodiversity (it’s shocking!), and come along to learn about a new $1 million cleanup effort coordinated through COG, including a new app for area residents to report the location of trash and large debris.
Guests:
- Ramón Palencia-Calvo, Maryland League of Conservation Voters
- Trey Sherard, Anacostia Riverkeeper
- Phong Trieu, COG Principal Environmental Planner
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