by Pam Grassmick | Jul 30, 2020 | Island Currents, News
Beaver Island’s citizens association (BIA) is teaming with the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council to offer a webinar designed specifically for homeowners and landowners on Beaver Island facing high water issues. The Summit is set for August 25 at noon and is expected...
by Kevin Boyle | Jul 9, 2020 | Island Currents, News
Our annual meeting will have a different venue this year. Instead of inside at the BIC Center, we will hold the meeting outdoors under a big top tent at the Beaver Island Golf Course. This will let us keep out of the sun, but provide lots of ventilation to help keep...
by Wil Cwikiel | Jun 30, 2020 | Island Currents, News
The Beaver Island Community School (BICS) Board of Education met on Monday June 29th for their annual special budget hearing to pass the upcoming school operating budget. State law requires Michigan school districts to develop and approve their operating budget for...
by Pam Grassmick | Jun 17, 2020 | Island Currents, News
One of the most essential services for an island community, is how to discard of trash and large objects from private property. The Beaver Island Waste Management Committee (WMC) is back on track to improving trash removal after a hiatus during the last couple of...
by Pam Grassmick | Jun 16, 2020 | Invasives, Island Currents, News
The Michigan DNR’s latest update includes information on a tick tracking app, something that should be of interest here on the island given their prevalence this year. The infor from the DNR follows. Help track valuable tick data with mobile health app Why is it...
by Pam Grassmick | Jun 14, 2020 | Island Currents, News
This adorable photo of a juvenile Northern Saw-whet Owl was taken on 6/12 by Becca Foli near Indian Point (Birding Site #6). It is one of the smallest owls in North America. They are rarely seen because they are nocturnal and found in dense conifers or mixed forests....
