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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 13h

🎉Congrats to COG's 2025 Climate and Energy Award winners! Their innovative climate solutions contributed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the region. Learn more at bit.ly/3KHw0Jd

Representatives from the City of Frederick accept their 2025 Climate and Energy Award.

Representatives from Emerald Cities Collaborative accept their 2025 Climate and Energy Award.

Representatives from Frederick County accept their 2025 Climate and Energy Award.

Representatives from the Montgomery County Public Schools accept their 2025 Climate and Energy Award.

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 17h

October’s COG Board Meeting starts soon! Area leaders will discuss the Capital Area Food Bank’s 2025 Hunger Report, and the board will recognize recipients of the 2025 COG Climate and Energy Leadership Awards. Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oItz...

October 2025 COG Board of Directors

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 5d

Protecting the Potomac doesn’t have to be hard. In celebration of #SourceWaterProtectionWeek, here are some simple steps you can take to #ProtectTheSource.

Graphic with a scenic river and forest background titled 'Steps to #ProtectTheSource.' It lists four actions: 1) Pick up trash, 2) Pick up pet waste, 3) Use less (or no) winter salt, 4) Reduce lawn and garden chemical use."

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 6d

Clean drinking water starts with healthy land. What happens on the land, from forests to farms to backyards, flows downstream. Taking care of the land means taking care of the water we drink.

Learn more about how this usage can impact our source. bit.ly/4mDD4E0 #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

Infographic showing land use in the Potomac River watershed: 53% forest, 25% agriculture, 15% developed, and 6% water.

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 6d

Ready for what's next? The Greater Washington Region is hiring.

COG is proud to spearhead talentcapital.ai, a tool that will help you explore job postings and career resources so you stay, grow, and thrive in the region we call home.
#DMVJobs #CareerResources #DMVOpportunities

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Mayor Muriel Bowser @mayorbowser.dc.gov · 7d

People come to DC because they want to change the world.

They fall in love with our city—and we love them back.

DC has great talent, and we know that if we make sure they have the opportunity, they'll stay.

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 7d

DYK almost 86 percent of the basin’s population receives its drinking water from public water suppliers? We’re just one of those suppliers who are helping to provide drinking water for our residents.

#SourceWaterProtectionWeek #ProtectTheSource

MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 7d

Today, leaders from across the region came together to launch Talent Capital, a groundbreaking, public sector driven workforce tool to support displaced federal workers and build long-term economic resilience. bit.ly/3KO7Hcy

📸Chris Ferenzi for The Launch of TalentCapital.AI

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 8d

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 8d

Last week, area elected officials, transportation leaders, and community partners, joined us and
@wmata.com for a day-long Transit Tour in advance of final #DMVMoves recommendations this fall to ensure a visionary regional transit network. Tour photos/video: dmvmoves.org/dmvmoves-tou...

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 8d

Some pollution comes from a pipe, which is called point source. Some comes from rain washing dirt and chemicals into streams, which is called a nonpoint source. Knowing the difference helps protect drinking water.

Learn more at bit.ly/4mDD4E0 #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 9d

COG Board of Directors Chair Rodney Lusk says government shutdowns translate to bipartisan pain felt throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia where almost 700,000 federal employees live. Read the full statement below.

MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 9d

Do you know where your drinking water comes from? In our region, we depend on the Potomac River.

Help us celebrate this waterway and others in the region during #SourceWaterProtectionWeek by taking action to #ProtectTheSource! bit.ly/4mDD4E0

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 12d

Our partner, Capital Area Food Bank, has just released its latest Hunger Report 2025 showing 36% of our neighbors in the DMV are struggling to access enough food. This is a critical issue and area leaders at COG are committed to finding solutions. hunger-report.capitalareafoodbank.org/report-2025/

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 12d

At our AI workshop, @loudoun.gov CIO Nate Wentland discussed the importance of bringing regional leaders together to talk about #AI in government.

MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 13d

COG is pleased to partner with Brookings Metro on a new resource to keep area leaders informed on our #DMV region's economic, social, and fiscal health. Explore the data here: www.brookings.edu/articles/dmv...

DMV Monitor | Brookings

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Metro @wmata.com · 15d

Yesterday, regional leaders got a special behind-the-scenes look at Metro during our #DMVMoves tour!

Thank you to our partners at @mwcog.bsky.social and everyone who attended. We appreciate your support of transit and look forward to a more unified, connected future of transit in the DMV.

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 15d

@montgomerycountymd.bsky.social CIO Gail Roper shares why input from everyone matters when it comes to utilizing #AI for public service.

Read more insights from COG's workshop at www.mwcog.org/newsroom/202...

MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 16d

It’s #CarFreeDay! See how COG's Commuter Connections’ free resources can help you find the best transit option for your lifestyle. Read more at bit.ly/3VrqBs7

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 19d

📉 The latest BLS data shows 353K federal jobs in the Washington metro area in August, down 25K since the start of the year.

Visit COG's federal workforce page for more data and resources for impacted workers. www.mwcog.org/community/da...

Graph showing regional federal employment over time

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 20d

It was so valuable to hear how CIOs are navigating #AI in public service at COG’s workshop. Huge thanks to Stephen Miller, Vanetta Pledger, Gail Roper, Nate Wentland, and moderator Bryan Hill!

Full day recap: www.mwcog.org/newsroom/202...

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 20d

🎥“Government is always doing more with less. AI allows us to operate more efficiently and deliver better outcomes.” Grateful to @alexandriavagov.bsky.social CIO Vanetta Pledger for her insights.

MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 22d

🚨Hiring? Employers wanted for Sept. 30 job fair!

Don’t miss this recruiting opportunity hosted by our partner, Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition. Over 200 job seekers expected! All job types and training providers are welcome.

Register: lnkd.in/g7h_Ybi9

MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations to our partner WMATA on being recognized the 2025 Transit Agency of the Year by APTA! Our transit network is an incredible asset and central to our region’s growth and success.

Metro @wmata.com · 22d

It’s official…Metro is APTA's 2025 Transit Agency of the Year! 🎉
This honor reflects the dedication of our talented team, our essential value to the region we serve. We appreciate the support of our partners, customers, & community 👏

Learn more: wmata.com/about/news/M...

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 27d

Fox 5 DC interviewed Chair Rodney Lusk at COG’s first-ever regional forum on AI in local gov where leaders discussed cybersecurity, best practices, and more.

Full story here: www.fox5dc.com/video/1705864