Metropolitan Washington Council of Government Archives

COG Director: Don’t Expect Metro to Expand to Prince William Anytime Soon

Published March 21, 2025 at 4:00PM | Updated March 22, 2025 at 12:45AM

Clark Mercer, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Despite renewed interest in expanding Metro to Prince William County, the region’s top transportation planner says it’s unlikely anytime soon.

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Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Extends Drought Watch for DC Region

By Dalila Conde

Published November 12, 2024 at 9:20AM | Updated November 22, 2024 at 10:51AM

COG suggests water-saving tips such as limiting lawn watering, reducing shower time, fixing leaks, and washing full loads of laundry. While water supplies are currently adequate, COG emphasizes monitoring of the Potomac River and is prepared to release water from reservoirs if needed. For more water-saving guidance, residents can visit mwcog.org/wisewater.

Washington, DC (Nov. 7, 2024) – Metropolitan Washington remains under a Drought Watch, following several months of low rainfall with dry conditions expected to continue throughout the fall and winter months. The Drought Watch was enacted in July by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG). Area city and county managers were advised yesterday, November 6, that officials on COG’s Drought Coordination Technical Committee met last week and recommended keeping the region under the Drought Watch.

America Recycles Day – Take the “I Recycle” Pledge through Nov. 20

By Aya Karouane

Published November 12, 2024 at 9:04AM

[Photo courtesy of Prince William County]

Press Release:

On Nov. 15, Prince William County will join communities nationwide to celebrate America Recycles Day (ARD). ARD, an initiative of Keep America Beautiful, has been an annual awareness campaign dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States since 1997.