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BIA's Mission: Economic and Environmental Sustainability
Represent Combined Interests
Represent the combined interests of our membership on issues that affect the fundamental character and beauty of Beaver Island.
Work with local government
Work with local governments to support property owners’ views, concerns and investments
Preserve Natural Resources
Support preservation and wise use of natural resources, plants, and wildlife of Beaver Island

Broadband Presentation

Your BIA joined with the Townships Joint Telecommunications Advisory Committee to provide an update on efforts to improve internet service on the Island at a meeting last evening. The presentation...

Island celebrates its 2025 grads

Saturday was an important day with B-I-C-S seniors Alyssa Martin, Ava Palmer-Bousquet and Jason Selby collecting their High School diplomas in a well-attended ceremony at the school. Allyssa, as...

BIA supported junk vehicle project update

BIA's Blight Remediation Program is working hard to keep our island clean and environmentally healthy! Proper disposal of abandoned or disabled vehicles—helps protect our land, water, and wildlife....

Steer clear of wildlife babies

Island wildlife officials are reminding folks to steer clear of wildlife newborns. Wildlife club leader Jaqueline LaFreniere says they need their space. I've had a couple instances already reported...
Broadband Presentation

Broadband Presentation

Your BIA joined with the Townships Joint Telecommunications Advisory Committee to provide an update on efforts to improve internet service on the Island at a meeting last evening. The presentation prepared for the meeting is available here. Attendees were asked to complete a survey. You can print that out from this link. Please complete it and submit it to the BIA by mail (PO Box 390) or droop it by the BIC Center Front Desk.

Mussel crusher?

Mussel crusher?

In an article it picked up from the Milwaukee Sentinel, the Petoskey News has an interesting story about a surprise discovery near Sleeping Bear Dunes is changing how how scientists fight invasive mussels in Lake Michigan. In 2015, researchers scraped mussels off a...

Steer clear of wildlife babies

Steer clear of wildlife babies

Island wildlife officials are reminding folks to steer clear of wildlife newborns. Wildlife club leader Jaqueline LaFreniere says they need their space. I've had a couple instances already reported to me that people have picked up fawns they found on the side of the...

ORVs spotted on beaches & dunes

ORVs spotted on beaches & dunes

There have been a number of recent reports of ORVs seen operating on Island beaches and the dunes. One rider took an ORV up Mount Pisgah. That has island officials are reminding everyone that island beaches and dunes…and most Island trails are off limits to motorized...

Warblers on the Water Registration Open

Warblers on the Water Registration Open

Warblers on the Water is back for 2025 featuring field trips on the Beaver Island Birding Trail with registration open this morning (February 8) at 8:00 a.m. After a transition of leaders last year, our event is now back to its traditional full offering of activities....

BIA Annual Meeting

BIA Annual Meeting

Your BIA held its annual meeting on August 13th. There was a good turn out to hear the Association's volunteers report on current activities. The presentations shown at the meeting are available here. The meeting included a report on Broadband and the efforts of the...

Birding Foray on the Beaver Announced

Birding Foray on the Beaver Announced

The Beaver Island Birding Trail Memorial Day Festival is on for 2024 After 10 wonderful years we are undergoing a leadership transition, and with limited time constraints, we are having a smaller festival this year: the Birding Foray on the Beaver. Beaver Island is in...

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