Beaver Island Archipelago

Beaver Island is the largest of the 14 islands that make up the the collection of islands known as the Beaver Island archipelago. Beaver Island is the largest island in the archipelago, the largest island in lake Michigan, and the third-largest island in the Great Lakes. It has almost 54 miles of shoreline, most of it forested, which provides critical stopover habitat for migratory birds. Delicate natural features such as wetlands and bogs provide habitat for wildlife, plants and insects. Beaver Island is vulnerable to development, light and noise pollution, deforestation, and invasive species, but our acts of conservation and restoration today can protect generations of people, wildlife, and natural resources far into the future. It takes a community effort to protect our island. Become an Island Advocate today!