News Highlight COG, Local Utilities, and Giant Food Work Together to Share Water Conservation Tips with Area Residents Oct 18, 2006 Thousands of milk cartons will display water saving tips thanks to a new partnership between Giant Food and the region's Wise Water Use campaign.
News Highlight Highway Congestion Could More Than Double Without Change, Officials Say Oct 18, 2006 Adjustments to the region's development patterns and transit plans can help the region avoid more than doubling traffic congestion by 2030, transportation officials said at a press conference October 18.
News Release Connolly Addresses Emergency Plans at Red Cross Annual Meeting Oct 5, 2006 Emergency Preparedness Council Chair Gerald E. Connolly served as the meeting's keynote speaker...
News Release Air Pollution Has Declined Significantly Since 2003 Sep 27, 2006 The metropolitan Washington area experienced about 44 percent fewer days of air pollution from ground level ozone since 2003 than it did in several preceding years, according to a recent estimate by the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC).
News Release Report Calls for Measures to Reduce Wildlife Collisions Sep 18, 2006 Local governments should take measures to help drivers avoid tragic collisions with deer and other wildlife, according to a report approved today by the Public Safety Policy Committee (PSPC) at COG.
News Release NCR's Emergency Preparedness Council Adopts Regional Homeland Security Strategic Plan Sep 13, 2006 Today, public, private sector and nonprofit officials from across the National Capital Region adopted a strategic plan for regional homeland security. Click here for more information and download the report.
News Highlight Be Ready. Make a Plan. Sep 7, 2006 Now is the time to prepare your family for emergencies. Find out how...
News Highlight Commissioner Lovell Makes Appearances as Wayne Water Drop Aug 18, 2006 Frederick County Commissioner John R. Lovell, Jr. helps promote wise water during a Frederick Keys baseball game August 11.
News Release Soaring Construction Costs, Limited Tax Revenue for Transportation a Growing Regional Problem Jul 19, 2006 New TPB report finds D.C., Maryland and Virginia gasoline tax revenues are all below the national average...
News Release Reports Show Population Growing At Slower Pace Jul 12, 2006 New reports show the region’s population and job growth is continuing to climb, although at a somewhat slower pace than in previous years.