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Statewide Coalition Rally Against Wind Turbine Expansion
Oklahoma Capitol March 7, 2026, 1:00 PM
“Protect Our Land, No Green Scam”
Join us!
Oklahoma City, OK (March 5, 2026) — A rapidly expanding coalition of farmers, ranchers, tribal members, energy workers, and grassroots organizations will gather at the Oklahoma State Capitol on March 7 from 1:00–3:00 PM to demand an immediate halt to what organizers call a “subsidy-driven wind turbine onslaught” across eastern Oklahoma. Expected keynote speakers are Rep. Jim Shaw, Iowa Tribe Chairman Jake Keyes, Sen. Shane Jett, Rep. Molly Jenkins, and Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) President Craig Rucker.
Concerned counties, including Lincoln, Craig, Nowata, McIntosh, Okfuskee, and Seminole, are now facing large-scale industrial wind projects that residents say threaten property rights, rural landscapes, and household electric bills. “Uniting our landowners is the only effective way of protecting our rural and agricultural land. Stand together, stop wind,” notes Natalie Bullard of Craig County with Protect Rural Oklahoma.
A Race Against the Federal Deadline
Wind developers face a critical federal benchmark: projects that fail to meet construction thresholds before July 4 risk losing major production tax credits and federal subsidies. For many proposed projects, those subsidies determine whether they survive financially. Organizers argue that the looming deadline has triggered aggressive land acquisition, lease pressure, and accelerated construction planning in eastern Oklahoma — even as legislative remedies stall. The governor remains publicly supportive of wind expansion. The Oklahoma Senate is divided. And statutory reforms cannot move fast enough to stop projects already approved or in pre-construction.
“This is not organic market growth,” said Craig Rucker, president of CFACT, adding, “This is a federally subsidized construction rush. Developers are racing to lock in tax credits before federal deadlines hit — and rural Oklahomans are the ones paying the price.”
Eastern Oklahoma: A Different Landscape, A Different Impact
Unlike the wide-open plains of western Oklahoma, eastern Oklahoma is more densely populated and heavily wooded. Residents say the scale of modern turbines — many approaching 700–750 feet tall — fundamentally alters rural communities.
Major projects drawing opposition include:
- Sandstone Wind Project (Lincoln County) – Proposed across 120,000 acres by Apex Clean Energy
- Cedar Run Wind Farm (Lincoln County) – 97.5 MW project by Enel Green Power
- Cabin Creek (Craig County) – 50–100 turbines across 29,000 acres
- Hickory Creek (Nowata County) – Additional Apex development
- Cimarron Link Transmission Line – A 1,900 MW HVDC export line tied to regional wind expansion.
Residents cite concerns including:
- Property value losses estimated between 15–50% near turbines
- Shadow flicker and noise intrusion
- Industrialization of farmland and ranchland
- Minimal permanent job creation
- Transmission costs shifted to Oklahoma ratepayers
- Increased grid costs through regional SPP pricing structures
Oklahoma already generates roughly 42% of its electricity from wind, yet transmission expansions continue — largely to export power out of state.
According to Saundra Traywick of Save Oklahoma Farms and Ranches, “As a dairy farmer and the daughter of a wheat farmer, I know our land and animals are our livelihood. We are fighting for Oklahoma. As a mother of two children with chronic illness, I cannot ignore the health concerns associated with living near these massive turbines. Our land, our livestock, and our children deserve protection. Industrial wind has no place on agricultural land — and it has not been proven safe or effective.”
Legislative Battle Intensifies
Freshman Rep. Jim Shaw (R-Chandler) has introduced legislation calling for a moratorium on new wind and solar development, expanded setback requirements, and subsidy reforms. Organizers argue stronger protections are needed — including setbacks of up to one mile from homes and livestock structures.
“The ‘green energy’ agenda is a massive redistribution of wealth that destroys rural communities and their way of life. Oklahomans, not some bureaucrat or corporate lobbyist, should decide if they want large-scale industrial wind or solar projects in their area; and countless people across the state are saying they do NOT want it,” stresses Rep. Jim Shaw, House District 32.
Organizations participating in the March 7 rally include:
Awake Oklahoma, Calgary Group, Data Center Policy Institute, Oklahoma Eagle Forum, Freedom Brigade, Garfield Co CC, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Ladies of Liberty, Liberty Oklahoma, Moms for Liberty, Movement 32, Oil & Gas Workers Association, OK Grassroots, Oklahoma City Republican Women, Protect Rural Oklahoma, Protect Sand Springs Alliance, Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, Republican Women’s Club South Tulsa, Rope Report, Save Oklahoma Farms and Ranches, Save Our Sunsets Oklahoma, Lincoln Co Citizens Alliance, Pike Off OTA, Inc., Oklahoma DOGE, Save Our Farms and Ranches, and Young Americans for Liberty.
Organizers say the rally represents one of the largest coordinated anti-wind mobilizations in state history.
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The Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) is a national public policy organization advocating for free markets, property rights, and accountable environmental stewardship.