These drone images from Dronegenuity show the former Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Forked River, NJ. Once the oldest operating commercial nuclear plant in the U.S., it provided power to New Jersey for almost 50 years before closing in 2018. The aerial views now document its decommissioning and ongoing transformation.
Key structures like the smokestack, reactor buildings, and electrical substations are clearly visible, showing the scale and layout of the facility. The images also highlight the plant's location near the Forked River, which once served as its cooling water source, and its position within the Pine Barrens, a protected forest where environmental preservation is important.
These aerial views show not only the plant but also nearby roads, storage areas, and the surrounding landscape. The photos provide context for how the plant fits into the community. Forked River, part of Lacey Township, has long been connected to energy production. Since the plant’s closure, local efforts have focused on redevelopment and environmental projects.
Dronegenuity's drone imagery captures this moment of change for Oyster Creek, marking Forked River's shift toward environmental progress and a new energy future.
