Many thanks!

[Richards]

This year's Beach Cleanup was very successful. Thanks to all the volunteers who made that possible!

Sharon Henry-Warren - Little Sand Bay
Robin Thompson - South French Bay (end of Andy's Trail)/Greene's Bay North & South/Beaver Head Lighthouse (1mile East)
Richards Crew & Sawyer - French Bay
Beth Dodge - McCauley Point to Donegal
Marta & Addy Stien - Back Beach
Jay Hoorn - Back Beach
Tracy & Dave Case - Beaver Head Lighthouse(heading East)
David Hill - McCauley's Point to Donegal/McCauley's Point to Bonner's Landing
Laura Green - McCauley's Point to Bonner's Landing
Nicole Olson - McCauley's Point to Bonner's Landing
Sue and Chris Screven - Donegal Bay
Emily Ruddell - Donegal Bay
Lisa and Todd Chiesa - Back Beach
Kate & Bash Garrett - Iron Ore Bay
Bob & Alana Anderson - Western Shores
Alan & Bev Vicstien - Martin's Point to Martin's Bluff
Rene Rogers - Paradise Bay - North Dock to South Bay & Boat Dock to North Bay
Dick Mulvihill - Wicklow Beach
Burgess Family - Little Iron Ore Bay
Karen Hirschey - St. James Campground (heading East)
Trish & Steve Scott - Cables Bay

If you would like to head out to clean a beach or two, it would be welcomed! Remaining beaches to clean:
BIG SAND BAY - NORTH
BIG SAND BAY - SOUTH
OLIVER'S POINT

We had a record turnout this year! Many reports of little trash collected compared to previous years. I would say about half a truck bed was collected between the items dropped off after the project and reports of drop-offs to the Transfer Station. It is apparent we are surrounded by many who are showing care for this beautiful place on a regular basis. If this is you, you are making a difference. Thank you!

I would like to send a shout out to the Beaver Island Association - https://www.beaverislandassociation.org/
The BIA is the driving force behind sponsoring this Beach Cleanup Event and promoting environmental sustainability on this piece of paradise. Please consider becoming a member and supporting this island association.

Thanks to those who provided goodies for the cleanup crew - THELMA'S (homemade date and nut-butter granola bar with Michigan Cherries and a dark chocolate drizzle) & Beth Dodge (chocolate chip cookies). It is wonderful to have such thoughtful people in our community!

Also, many thanks to the good folks at the Beaver Island Community Center, BI Transfer Station, and the Alliance for the Great Lakes for making this event possible! The reports that were completed and handed in will be sent to the Alliance for the Great Lakes for further study.

Sheri Richards