Beaver Island

The cable would run underwater in Lake Michigan, stretching from Charlevoix to the Central Michigan University Biological Station on the eastern portion of the island. Another segment would extend from the northern part of the island to the Upper Peninsula.

Wave energy converters use the movement of the water to generate electricity. A research team from the University of Michigan will spend the next couple years developing a prototype to install in the waters off the island.

Last month, the Beaver Island Boat Company announced it would be delaying its seasonal opening due to its vessels needing maintenance.

Researchers have created a formula to combat invasive plants and animals through work done on Beaver Island. They said getting rid of invasives is a…

A ceremony is scheduled September first to dedicate a recently added water trail around Beaver Island. The water trail was added to the DNR’s list of…