Sydney Peerman
Student ReporterSydney Peerman is a student reporter for KUNR and the Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science, which is part of the Reynolds School of Journalism.
She is a graduating senior at the University of Nevada, Reno, studying journalism with an emphasis in media studies and minors in environmental studies and political science.
She grew up camping, hiking and skiing in Lake Tahoe, leading to her love for the outdoors. With a deep interest in environmental issues and solutions, Sydney is interested in reporting on science, climate, environmental policy, public health and other important topics in Reno, Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas.
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Butterfly populations are declining in the Sierra Nevadas. Scientists at the Great Basin Bug Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno have been monitoring the insects for years. But to know if climate change is having an impact, they are now tracking caterpillar populations. -
The race for lithium is heating up in Nevada. There are more than 80 lithium projects proposed for the state's public lands, but our arid environment comes with limitations. -
A small freshwater fish may be listed under the Endangered Species Act, according to a proposal submitted on Aug. 7 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The FWS is seeking public comment to determine its protection status. -
The League to Save Lake Tahoe released data from 11 years of 4th of July beach cleanups last week. The data reveals significant improvements in the amount of trash found this year. -
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency runs several projects to combat invasive species threatening the lakeThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has several projects in place to manage invasive species in Lake Tahoe. These species can disrupt the natural ecosystems and diminish lake clarity. -
Wildfire season is here, and stopping the spread is not just up to firefighters but also the community. Local fire districts want homeowners to do their part in clearing their properties of vegetation and other materials. -
As summer heats up, Nevadans are heading to the state’s lakes and reservoirs for fun and cool relief. But officials warn that harmful algae could pose serious risks. -
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California received $3.4 million as part of a 5-year grant to improve the health of Lake Tahoe. -
The beach-cleaning robot, BEBOT, conducted its first full beach clean up in North Lake Tahoe. It was joined by members of the community, in a friendly competition between human and machine. -
Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis announced a $30 million investment in the Truckee Meadows Water Authority. The funds will be put toward advancing drought resistance in the Truckee Basin.
