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Governor Evers Earth Week Visit Highlights Restoration Work at North Fish Creek

The Burke Center for Ecosystem Research was honored to host Gov. Tony Evers during his recent Earth Week tour across Wisconsin. The visit brought attention to ongoing efforts statewide to address the climate crisis and protect and conserve natural resources. During his stop at the Keystone Bluff restoration site on North Fish Creek, the governor learned more about the Burke Center's work to reduce excess sediment from entering Lake Superior and restoring critical fish habitat

Burke Center Staff

Apr 301 min read

Gov. Evers Surveys Stream Project in Bayfield County

WDIO produced a story on April 21, 2026 highlighting Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visit to the Keystone Bluff Restoration site on North Fish Creek with Burke Center staff. The visit was part of the governor's statewide Earth Week tour. Read and watch the story here: Gov. Evers surveys stream project in Bayfield County - WDIO.com

Burke Center Staff

Apr 221 min read

Annin featured on NPR podcast to discuss water recycling

As part of a series on the world's dwindling water supply, Executive Director Peter Annin spoke about some of the history of water recycling on NPR's science podcast Short Wave. Check it out at the link below, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. What if a solution to water scarcity lived in your toilet? : Short Wave : NPR

Burke Center Staff

Apr 11 min read

Nonprofit reroutes creek to reduce Lake Superior sediment

Northern News Now published a story on October 14, 2025, detailing the Burke Center's North Fish Creek restoration project completed this fall in the Town of Keystone, Wisconsin. View and read the story here: www.northernnewsnow.com/2025/10/14/nonprofit-reroutes-creek-reduce-lake-superior-sediment/

Burke Center Staff

Oct 15, 20251 min read