🌿 Environment Jun 25, 2026 · Vivian La

This island in the Great Lakes wants to tap waves for energy

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This island in the Great Lakes wants to tap waves for energy
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Beaver Island sits in the middle of the northernmost end of Lake Michigan, about 70 miles from the maritime border with Canada. The forested island, just a little bigger than San Francisco in size, is a popular summer destination for tourists and home to about 600 permanent residents. Getting there requires a boat or plane ride.



Getting electricity to the island isn’t as easy. Power comes from mainland Michigan through cables that cross roughly 30 miles of lake bed. Outages are common during

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