BEAVER ISLAND ASSOCIATION
Beaver Island Association Mission & Programs:
1. Represent the combined interests of our membership on issues of mutual concern that affect the fundamental character of Beaver Island.
2. Work with local government units in support of property owners shared perspectives, concerns and investments by:
° Providing a forum for discussion of island governance and property taxes
° Representing membership concerns through township government liaison
3. Foster and support economic growth that is consistent with the preservation of the natural beauty of Beaver Island and the quality of life which is the reason for our original and continuing attraction to Beaver Island by:
° Advocating for environmental and economic sustainability
4. Support the preservation of the natural resources and beauty of Beaver Island and appropriate environmental conservation policies and/or methods by:
° Monitoring and controlling invasive species
° Cleaning up beaches and campgrounds
° Helping with forest fire prevention
° Provide environmental education programs
° Sponsoring public summertime lectures and presentations
° Publishing a semi-annual newsletter and continuously updated website
View Web Site  E-mail   BEAVER ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Maps, guides, and tourist information year-around. Located on the grounds of the Municipal Marina just north of the ferry dock, the office is open year around M-F from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM with extended hours during the busy summer season. We market Beaver Island and enjoy helping visitors enjoy it. Please call or email us with your questions or suggestions. Don’t miss our award winning web site www.beaverisland.org (231) 448-2505. View Home Page E-mail
BEAVER ISLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Beaver Island Community School is a world-class Pre-K through 12 public school system located on the most remote inhabited island in the Great Lakes. BICS has a strong tradition of academic excellence and caring. The school follows a community-defined plan, 21st Century Learning on Beaver Island, to ensure that all students meet defined expectations. The school boasts a high teacher-to-student ratio, a music and art program, outstanding access to technology, and an intramural and interscholastic sports program. Students who graduate from BICS score higher than state and national averages on the ACT test and have been accepted into post-high school programs ranging from work placement, to community college to universities such as UM, MSU, Northwestern, Michigan Tech, GVSU, and CMU. (231) 448-2744. View Web Site E-mail BEAVER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Visit the old Mormon Print Shop museum, or see the nautical exhibits at the Marine Museum. The Protar Home is open when posted. The Museums are opened on request year-around. Large-scale artifacts displayed at Heritage Park (under construction). Museum Week is the third week in July. (231) 448-2254. View Web Site E-mail BEAVER ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL
National Register historic lighthouse buildings. Free self-guided lighthouse tower climbs open to public daily. Original historic French-made “Fresnel Lens” on display. Donations accepted. Scheduled interior tours open after renovation completed. Renovation donations sought. Public access to Lake Michigan, scenic bluff sidewalk, scenic vistas of Fox Islands and mainland. Unique residential alternative High School site (Spring and Fall Semesters) and Summer Youth Work Experience site. ¼ mile from sandy public beach at Iron Ore Bay with rustic restroom facilities. (231) 922-6240. View Web Page E-mail CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY BIOLOGICAL STATION
University Biological Station providing academic courses, field trips, and research logistical support for work on Beaver Island and in the Beaver Archipelago. (231) 448-2325. View Web Site E-mail PEAINE TOWNSHIP
Township government serving Peaine Twp. (231) 448-2389 View Web Site
THE PORT OF ST. JAMES ASSOCIATION
The Port of St. James Association is a Michigan Not-for-Profit corporation that is charged with the administration of the property within the Association so as to protect its natural beauty and administer the covenant that is recorded against all property in the association. On the island, can call Buck Ridgeway at (231) 448-2680. Or contact Jack Spanhak on the Island at (231) 448-2538 (normally May through October), or at (269) 327-0610. View Web Site ST. JAMES TOWNSHIP
Township government serving St. James Twp. (231) 448-2260 View Web Site
The following organizations are not members of the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce but are also listed for your information:
BEAVER ISLAND DISTRICT LIBRARY
Public library open year round. Story hour Wednesday mornings. Also offering interlibrary book search and Internet access. (231) 448-2701. BEAVER ISLAND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
BIEMS provides 24 hour Advanced Life Support coverage to the residents and visitors of Beaver Island. BIEMS is primarily staffed by all-volunteer Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians and Medical First Responders. (231) 448-2578. Call 911 for Emergencies. BEAVER ISLAND POST OFFICE
Unique village post office located in town. Friendly, conscientous service. (231) 448-2251. BEAVER ISLAND SHERIFF OFFICE
(231) 448-2700. On-Island deputy, year-around. Call 911 for Emergencies. BEAVER ISLAND TRANSFER STATION
Solid waste and recycle center. Gaylords available. (231) 448-2228. Open year-round. BEAVER ISLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Well-equipped, professionally-trained, with a new 2nd station south of Hannigan's Road. (231) 448-2595. Emergencies: 911 COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
Maintaining Beaver Island’s roads. (231) 448-2285 | 
