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WELCOME TO THE BOIS BLANC ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

In these pages you will find detailed information about Bois Blanc Island, the Bois Blanc Island Community Foundation and the island's many available activities and events. We have included tools for our visitors to contribute to the island’s improvement through the Bois Blanc Island Community Foundation.

 

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About the Island:

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Bois Blanc Island is about fourteen miles long by seven miles wide island. It is located in Straits of Mackinac between the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. Much of the island is owned by the State of Michigan. Its forest contains white pine, Norway pine, cedar and birch. The wildlife is diverse in population. There are approximately 54 year round residents.

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About the Foundation:

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The purpose of the Bois Blanc Island Community Foundation is to support and promote charitable, scientific, literary, educational and cultural programs and projects which protect, preserve and cultivate the rich heritage of the island. Our foundation is affiliated to the Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan which allows us to take advantage of their administrative expertise.

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H. EARL AND MIRIAM U. HOOVER

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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New scholarship fund available to Pines School students. See tab on right that says "Scholarships" for information and application.

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Maritime Scholarship Fund

Fundraiser Art Classes

Sign up at www.creationstationmi.com/classes

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BBI Volunteer Fire Department Update

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Bois Blanc Island is made up mainly of birch, pine and cedar which are highly flammable. Before you build an open fire, you are required to get permission. Please call 231-634-7085 (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.) for a BURN PERMIT.

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Brandon Schlund: Fire Chief 231-420-3028
Robert Hayes: Asst. Chief Operations 734-301-8070
Dan Reynolds: Asst. Chief Administration 231-676-9336
Bob Stowe: Captain 618-210-5391

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Bois Blanc Island Airport

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    Airport Manager: Chris Viers

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Cell: 812-320-0792

Office: 231-634-7052

Lobby: 231-634-7061

bbiair1101@gmail.com

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IMPORTANT:   ALL FOUNDATION PROJECT APPLICATIONS

ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30TH, 2022         Read More...  

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