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Upon request, surveys are available on paper or in other languages. Questions may be directed to CWCOG by regular mail at PO Box 128, Kelso, WA 98626; via email to cwcog@cwcog.org.

The CWCOG has a highly varied work program with initiatives undertaken in the areas of long and short-term regional and local planning, transportation and economic development planning, community development, technical assistance, and a wide array of contractual services.

If you are looking for a diverse and challenging position and want to live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, then the CWCOG might be the place for you!

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Grant Applications

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Announcements

RURAL INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS RESOURCE GUIDE

Improving road safety is a significant goal in the Moving Forward 2050 Regional Transportation Plan. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) uses technology to address various transportation related issues and Rural ITS specifically selects a proven subset of tools that are effective in rural areas.  This publication  provides introductory information to improve understanding of ITS systems and their link to reducing the number and severity of collisions and enhance awareness for all users.

The complete publication can be found here:

2023-2028 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) Board of Directors approved the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) on August 24, 2023. The CEDS is a regional economic-development plan for the two-county region of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. The plan outlines a strategy for the region through a series of goals and objectives and includes descriptions of projects and partnerships to meet those goals and objectives. The CEDS planning process is supported by a grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA).

The final CEDS is available online here:

Current Events

Grant Workshops

We are hosting 2 grant workshops for expanding your organization’s resources.

Catlin Hall – Kelso
Jan. 29th 9-11 AM

$10 or donation
Register Here

Vista Park Office Incubator – Skamokawa
Jan. 30 12:30 – 2:30 pm
$10 per person
Register Here

Transportation Safety Open House
CWCOG is hosting an Open House to provide feedback on the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Cowlitz County and Rainier, Oregon.

February 5, 2025 5:30 to 7 pm
Lakeside Event Center
811 20th Ave, Longview

Come learn how the plan was developed; what people told us about traffic safety; and what safety improvements have been recommended. This is your opportunity to provide comments on the plan and improvements. 

To view the plan, click here: https://bit.ly/3Wt1hTe

 

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Small Business Resilience Toolkit: There are two versions of the toolkit available for download. One which is more suited to printing and physically writing in, and the other more suited to working on digitally. They contain the same material and will both be periodically refreshed.

Public Review

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Title VI – Notice to the Public

The CWCOG operates in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.

Those persons with limited English Proficiency may request language assistance through oral, visual, and/or written translation at no cost to the individual.

For assistance or questions regarding the CWCOG’s Title VI or Limited English Proficiency policies or to file a complaint, please contact the Agency’s Title VI Coordinator at (360) 577-3041.

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Title VI Plan

El CWCOG opera de acuerdo con todas las leyes federales y estatales aplicables, incluido el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, sin distinción de raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, estado civil, edad o discapacidad.

Aquellas personas con dominio limitado del inglés pueden solicitar asistencia lingüística a través de traducción oral, visual y / o escrita sin costo para el individuo.

Para asistencia o preguntas sobre el Título VI de CWCOG o las políticas de Dominio Limitado del Inglés o para presentar una queja, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título VI de la Agencia al (360) 577-3041.