Sydney Talley
Watershed Alliance Graduate Assistant
Sydney is a graduate student at UVM pursuing a master’s degree in Natural Resources. She joined the Lake Champlain Sea Grant Watershed Alliance in June 2026. In her role, she engages with K-12 students and educators through educational programming focused on the Lake Champlain watershed. Sydney is interested in environmental education, water quality issues, and behavioral change associated with environmental outreach programs. Her current research focuses on the behaviors surrounding the implementation and upkeep of green stormwater infrastructure on residential scale. Outside of work, she loves hiking, paddling, crafting, and picking up new hobbies.