Natural Resources
Local Survey
Beaver Island is home to nearly 600 year round residents! People who have crafted savvy ways to become more self-sufficient and are enormously resourceful! From homesteaders to mechanics, engineers or even if you just like to sit in the shed and tinker with parts, we would love to have your input on ways that you have preserved, conserved and restored natural resources! Below are just a few benefits that will come from contributing to our research.
Community Engagement
There are so many helpful tips and tricks that we have learned simply by opening up a conversation. Sharing your knowledge will ensure that future generations keep our way of life going.
Shared Resources
Need a teeny tiny screw specifically made for a 1987 piece of equipment? I can promise you there's someone on our island that has it. Getting involved will help us find it for you!
Island Sustainability
It is so important to care for our island environment and sustain the biodiverse ecology where we can all peacefully co-exist. The work that we are doing is rooted in preserving natural resources.
For local residents who have implemented or participated in projects to preserve natural resources on Beaver Island, click the button below to take our survey!
Beaver Island Science
This section is all about scientific research that has been conducted on Beaver Island. We hope to open up a dialogue on how to better combat invasive species and other threats to Natural Resources associated with a rapidly growing visitor population.
Natural Resource
Resources
Your one stop spot for helpful resources that will make sustainable living just a little bit easier. Click each image below and if you have any questions or are looking for further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly. We’re here for you!
Join Us!
If you would like to join our research team or have any questions, we would love to hear from you! Click the button below to contact us.