News Release Regional Green Building Standards Approved Dec 12, 2007 The COG Board approved regional “green building” standards for the construction of new government and commercial structures that they hope will be adopted by all local jurisdictions.
News Release COG Moves Greater Washington 2050 Plan Forward Dec 12, 2007 The COG Board approved a work plan for a major new initiative, “Greater Washington 2050,” that will guide regional and Mid-Atlantic development for decades.
News Release Area Leaders Celebrate COG's 50th Anniversary Nov 16, 2007 Local, state and federal elected officials, along with the area's top business and civic leaders, marked COG's 50th anniversary last night with a special tribute to the organization's many programs and policies that have helped shape the National Capital Region.
News Release Law Enforcement To Highlight Dangers in Stopping-Distance Demonstration Nov 6, 2007 Regional officials held a demonstration to highlight the need for drivers and pedestrians to pay close attention to one another.
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.