| Milwaukee – ♫♩ Brandy old-fashioneds and scoops of fresh custard. Kringles, you betcha! And brats served with mustard. A nice hoppy brew and tailgating for teams … these are a few of our favorite things! ♫♩ We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, Julie Andrews. Now more than ever, it’s important to remember the things that make us happiest about our home state. That’s why we want you to name our peregrine falcon chicks after your favorite things about Wisconsin. |
| Starting today and running through Sunday, May 17, you can vote on your favorite names. The top vote-getters will be used to name the falcon chicks born this spring at We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) power plants across the state. Vote for: Cheesy in honor of dairy farmers YouBetcha in honor of our unique expressions Hoppy in honor of our many breweries Kringle in honor of our favorite pastry Scoop in honor of delicious custard Cream Puff in honor of a State Fair tradition Brandy in honor of the state cocktail Brat in honor of our favorite sausages Bubbler in honor of our clean, fresh water Tundra in honor of the longest season Polka in honor of the state dance Gemütlichkeit in honor of Wisconsin’s welcoming spirit Blaze in honor of blaze orange and pink work by hunters Tailgate in honor of one of our favorite pastimes Forward in honor of the state motto You can vote as many times as you want to make sure your favorite things make the cut, and be sure to help us #SquawktheVote by sharing this link with all of your friends. Peregrine falcon program We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) are honored to be a part of a statewide effort to restore the peregrine falcon population. The Department of Natural Resources added peregrine falcons to Wisconsin’s endangered species list in the 1970s. Since our first successful nest box in the mid-90s, 402 peregrine falcons have hatched at our facilities. The falcons are drawn to tall structures along Lake Michigan or major rivers, which make many of the We Energies and WPS facilities ideal nesting sites. This program is another way We Energies and WPS demonstrate environmental stewardship. From helping endangered animals and restoring natural habitats, to building new solar facilities and reducing carbon emissions, we are committed to a cleaner future. |
