Burke Center Staff

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 in cold water...

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

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