
To the Beaver Island community,
It is with profound sadness that we learned of the recent airplane accident on Beaver Island. Experiencing a sudden loss of life is always devasting, though as fellow Great Lakes islanders, we appreciate how it must be extra hard for your close-knit island community and all others who are affected. We recognize that the ferry and air transportation links are critical, but sometimes fragile, links to our way of life.Though we come from different islands, today we stand with you “as islanders” in support and sorrow through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Steering Committee,Great Lakes Islands Alliance On behalf of GLIA Members and Partner Organizations from:
Bois Blanc Island, Michigan
Drummond Island, Michigan
Harsens Island, Michigan
Kelleys Island, Ohio
Les Cheneaux Islands, Michigan
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Madeline Island, Wisconsin
Manitoulin Island, Ontario
Middle Bass Island, Ohio
Neebish Island, Michigan
Pelee Island, Ontario
South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay), Ohio
St. Joseph Island, Ontario
Sugar Island, Michigan
Washington Island, Wisconsin
Wolfe/Howe Islands, Ontario
The Island Institute
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
The Stewardship Network