Water Resources Initiative Program overview, Publications and Committee
BACOG initiated a grassroots program to study groundwater in the shallow aquifer system. Through the committee, a team of technical advisors and community partners, BACOG has accomplished a series of mapping and modeling products that can inform local decision making, educate residents and businesses about their water quality, and provide the tools to monitoring groundwater supply and quality on an on-going basis in the future.

Flint Creek Watershed Partnership
BACOG is an active member of the Flint Creek Watershed Partnership and has provided important information about groundwater recharge areas included in the November 2007 Plan. 

Spring Creek Watershed Partnership
As a new Barrington area watershed initiative begins in 2010/2011, BACOG will continue to be an active member and supporter of this group's roll in open space and groundwater protection.  View a map of the Spring Creek Watershed

Village of North Barrington - Watershed Best Management Practices Handbook
The Village of North Barrington worked with the Barrington Area Conservation Trust, Flint Creek Watershed Partnership, Barrington Area Council of Governments, and the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission to create a comprehensive handbook for pollution prevention, stormwater management, stream corridor management, and natural areas management. 

Development Impact Fees Impact Fees Report (2001 - appendices included)
Impact fees are imposed by local governments to offset proportionate costs associated with constructing or expanding facilities in response to new development.

BACOG provides on-going assistance to member municipalities and townships related to development challenges. BACOG also works on affordable housing issue in the area.