La Crosse County, WI
Recent Actions
2025
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2024
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Resolutions, Ordinances, or Other Climate Legislation
This assessment is based on 2 resolutions adopted by La Crosse County. La Crosse County adopted two resolutions addressing climate and sustainability: Resolution 21 of 2020 establishes comprehensive sustainability goals for county operations and the broader community, including transitioning to 100% renewable energy, achieving carbon neutrality, and reducing energy consumption by 2050, while prioritizing affordability for low-income residents and incorporating sustainable technologies into future projects. Resolution 55-12/17 from 2017 affirms the scientific consensus on climate change and advocates for a carbon fee on fossil fuels—a pricing mechanism applied when fuels are produced or imported—designed to encourage reduced fossil fuel use and transition to cleaner energy sources, with revenues returned equally to households to protect lower-income families from financial burden. Together, these resolutions demonstrate the county’s commitment to both internal sustainability practices and advocacy for broader climate policy solutions.
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Reports & Planning Documents
This overview is based on three sustainability and progress reports from La Crosse County and the City of La Crosse. The documents focus on energy reduction in government facilities, renewable energy development including solar installations, waste diversion through recycling and waste-to-energy programs, transportation fleet efficiency, and socio-economic indicators. Key initiatives include the Joint Long Term Sustainability Committee oversight, departmental implementation responsibilities, and five-year plan reviews. The county has achieved measurable reductions in electricity and natural gas consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, and increased waste diversion rates, with targets set for 2025 including 25% reductions across multiple sectors.
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