Mission

  1. Represent the combined interests of our membership on issues that affect the fundamental character and beauty of Beaver Island.

  2. Work with local governments to support property owners’ views, concerns and investments by:

    • Providing a forum for discussion of island governance and property taxes

    • Representing membership concerns through township government liaison

  3. Support preservation and wise use of natural resources, plants, and wildlife of Beaver Island by:

    • Proposing environmental conservation policies and / or methods
    • Collaborating with tribes, environmental organizations, schools, and government agencies
    • Sponsoring environmental education programs and public lectures and presentations
    • Publishing a semi-annual newsletter and a continuously updated website
    • Monitoring and controlling invasive species
    • Cleaning up beaches and campgrounds
    • Helping with forest fire prevention

NOTE: BIA ‘News Releases‘  can be found in the Top Menu

BIA studies and reports are accessible with ‘Archive’ buttons on the right. ,  ‘Newsletters‘ in the top menu chronicle BIA activities in newsletters back to 1999. 

ANNUAL DUES (tax deductible): $25 for the year July 1 to June 30

You can now pay your membership with PayPal

or

Mail checks payable to:  The Beaver Island Association,
PO Box 390, Beaver Island, MI 49782

Please include the Membership Renewal Form with your  Check