News Highlight Locals in metropolitan Washington plan for a sustainable future December 16, 2016 Local planners gathered at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) for a Sustainability in Comprehensive Plans Workshop on December 5 to share...
News Release Updated: Area water utilities' response to Potomac River sheen discharge State and regional officials reported a sheen on the surface of the Potomac River on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Officials are monitoring water quality and the...
Region Forward Blog Bill Updike: Finding innovative local solutions to head off climate change-related impacts November 28, 2016 In this guest post, District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment Green Building and Climate Branch Chief Bill Updike discusses how the agency is...
News Release Council of Governments honors region's climate and energy leaders November 10, 2016 COG presented Climate and Energy Leadership Awards to the District of Columbia, Fairfax County Public Schools, the District of Columbia’s Sustainable Energy...
News Release Local utilities and law enforcement partner for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 22 October 20, 2016 On Saturday, October 22, the public is encouraged to safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications at over 50 locations throughout...