by Kevin Boyle | Jan 23, 2020 | News
The following boards, commissions, committees and councils will hold public meetings next month. The DNR says the public is encouraged to attend. The links below will take you to the webpage for each group, where you will find specific meeting locations and, when...
by Kevin Boyle | Dec 14, 2019 | Island Currents, News
The International Joint Commission, a joint panel formed by Canada and the United States to manage the lake and river systems on their joint border, is seeking input on the impacts of high water. You can complete the online survey here. It will be open through the end...
by Pam Grassmick | Dec 10, 2019 | Invasives, News
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is responsible for the death of hundreds of millions of ash trees in 30states. Ash trees make up an integral part of our island’s forest system. Without ash, naturalprocesses and cultural activities are significantly or forever...
by Alan Vicstein | Dec 9, 2019 | News
Bob Anderson, GLIA Steering Committee member, submitted the following article. The Great Lakes Islands Alliance (GLIA) is a voluntary, collaborative network that brings together island leaders, residents, and advocates from across the region. The mission of the GLIA...
by Kevin Boyle | Dec 6, 2019 | News
The Beaver Island Chamber and BIC Center have a bevy of Christmas events planned for December 7: Shop Take advantage of special store openings and deals for holiday shopping: Island Treasures Resale ShopBeaver Island GalleryPowers HardwareShipwreck Shirts (1 to...
by Pam Grassmick | Dec 2, 2019 | News
Thanks to a grant from The Nature Conservancy, the CAKE CISMA is gearing up for our second hemlock survey season, to monitor and detect any potential hemlock woolly adelgid infestations on Beaver Island. For those that may be unfamiliar with this invasive species, the...
