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La Crosse District

Visitor Center La Crosse District Visitor Center and Offices are located at N5727 County Road Z, Onalaska, WI 54650. If you type this address into Google Maps put a space in the address: N 5727 County Road Z.Visitor center hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  We will be closed on all Federal Holidays.  For more information: (608) 779-2399

The approximately 12,000 square foot Silver LEED certified Visitor Center and Office serve as the gateway to the refuge. The facility include exhibits, a multipurpose room, staff offices and storage. Accessible trails and observation areas provide additional exploration opportunities on the 183 acres of sand prairie.

The exhibits, interpretive talks and special events highlight the natural history of the refuge. School, community, and agency groups have the opportunity to use the multipurpose room for classes, meetings, and presentations.

Trails around the Visitor Center 

La Crosse District manages Pools 7 and 8 on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.


 

 

District Manager               James_Nissen@fws.gov           608 779 2385
Asst. District Manager Kendra_Niemec@fws.gov  608 779 2386
Refuge Ranger      Paula_Ogden-Muse@fws.gov  608 779 2392
Administrative Technician Nancy_Abbott@fws.gov      608 779 2399
Biologist Wendy Woyczik@fws.gov      608 779 2387
Private Lands Biologist William_Kiser@fws.gov  608 779 2388
Federal Wildlife Officer Randy_Lilla@fws.gov  608-779-2397
Biological Technician Calvin_Gehri@fws.gov  608 779 2389
Maintenance Mechanic Robert_Garrelts@fws.gov  608 779 2234
     

 

Last Updated: Nov 19, 2012
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