In 1998, Cindy Ledbetter started her government career; now, she has moved up the ranks in the Bureau of Land Management.
Ledbetter grew up in rural communities in Utah. That, and receiving her degree in rangeland management, will help her “manage 4.7 million acres of public land in Juab and Millard counties,” a BLM press release said.
“[Ledbetter] is a valuable leader with a strong background in science-based management and National Environmental Policy Act planning, as well as a history of bringing diverse candidates into the organization,” Mike Gates, West Desert district manager, said in the release. “I am so grateful that [Ledbetter] will permanently join our leadership team in the West Desert District. [Ledbetter] will continue to foster meaningful community relationships to promote stewardship of public lands, develop proactive strategies to help handle increased recreation, and use best-available science to implement mission work.”
Ledbetter said she’s excited to take on the leadership role in her home state.
“I am eager to continue building great relationships with local leaders and listening to the needs of the communities within the Fillmore Field Office,” said Ledbetter, who will serve as the Fillmore Field Office manager beginning Oct. 24. “In this position, I hope to not only be a good steward of public lands, but also to highlight new opportunities on public lands within this field office.”
Ledbetter has led several projects including the Nature High Summer Camp, Box Elder County Coordinating Resource Management group, and the Mona to Oquirrh Environmental Impact Statement.
The area Ledbetter will oversee has a wild horse and burro program, renewable energy opportunities, transmission corridors, cosmic ray research, grazing management, rockhounding, and unique landforms, the release stated.
Ledbetter will manage the area bordering Great Basin National Park, and the Fishlake, Dixie, and Manti-La Sal National Forests. The area is jointly managed by the BLM and Utah State Parks and Recreation.
