In mid-November 2024, several Capon Springs community members first heard whispers of a wind turbine project at a casual gathering in the local fire hall. Shocked and curious as to how such a significant development had gone unnoticed—especially in a tight-knit community with so many local connections—a core group of residents began digging deeper to uncover the details.

Their investigation revealed that Capon Springs & Farms had agreed to lease several acres of their property to a development group planning to install 28 industrial wind turbines along Spring Mountain. This beloved natural landmark is known for its sweeping views at the Eagle Rock overlook and as a critical passway for the famed Tuscarora Trail.

To learn more and inform their neighbors, the group organized a community meeting at the fire hall on December 15, 2024. Invitations were extended to representatives from Capon Springs R& Farms and the development group, but neither responded nor attended. Despite their absence, over 60 local residents gathered, exchanging information and hearing firsthand from others who had successfully pushed back against similar exploitative “renewable energy” projects across West Virginia.

The meeting was filled with a shared sense of frustration and disappointment. Residents were disheartened by the lack of transparency and community involvement in a decision with such far-reaching consequences—affecting not just the land but the lives of families who have called this area home for generations.

But Capon Springs is no ordinary small town. Its residents are fiercely protective of the region’s natural beauty, local wildlife, and cherished way of life. This website was created as a hub to keep the community informed, amplify their collective voice, and mobilize action to stop this industrial project before irreparable harm is done to our wild and wonderful state.