La Crosse Boiling Water Reactor, decommissioned nuclear power plant near La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
La Crosse is a decommissioned nuclear power plant near Genoa in the United States that once generated electricity. The facility includes several large buildings and tall cooling towers that are no longer in use.
The plant was built several decades ago and supplied power to the region until it was shut down. The closure marked the end of an era of nuclear energy use in this part of the US.
The name refers to the nearby city of La Crosse and recalls a time when nuclear energy was viewed as a modern power source. Local residents still talk about the years when the plant was part of daily life and provided jobs.
Visitors should stay on marked paths and pay attention to signs indicating restricted areas. Safety is important at decommissioned nuclear sites since some zones remain off-limits.
The facility has been undergoing decommissioning for decades, a process that can take many years. Nature has begun to reclaim parts of the site, creating a contrast with the technical structures.
Location: Genoa
Part of: Genoa Generating Station
Website: http://dairynet.com/energy_resources/lacbwr.php
GPS coordinates: 43.56010,-91.23150
Latest update: December 5, 2025 12:58
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