Colfax, Wisconsin Red Cedar River Crossing at 22-mile Ford Red Cedar River History Echoes of the Red Cedar: The History of 22-Mile Ford Park June 12, 2026 Rachel Tilseth Colfax, Wisconsin. The history of “22 Mile Ford” traces back to 19th-century Wisconsin lumbering when the Knapp, Stout & Co. logging empire used the spot to cross the Red Cedar…
Red Cedar Watershed wetland vegetation Wetlands keep our lakes and rivers helthy Wetlands keep rivers healthy by acting as the earth’s natural sponges and filtration systems. June 12, 2026 Rachel Tilseth Water Purification: Often called “nature’s kidneys,” Wetlands support and protect river systems in four vital ways: Flood Control: Wetland vegetation acts as a physical barrier that slows down rushing water.…