Addy Valdez

Addy has two bachelor’s degrees in both Biology and Environmental Science from Rocky Mountain College (Montana). She is pursuing a Master’s in Natural Resource Stewardship from Colorado State University and will graduate in spring of 2026. Addy has worked in a variety of settings regarding conservation and ecological research, focusing on the intermountain west.
Growing up on a rural Montana cattle ranch, Addy has an inherent connection to the land. Through her education and love of the outdoors, she has had many valuable experiences, such as researching freshwater turtle population ecology, analyzing riverine water flows, monitoring alpine plants, and even traveling to the Galapagos Islands. As a newer resident of Utah, she has loved learning more about Utah Lake’s complex and vibrant ecosystems and take’s pride in furthering conservation efforts on Utah Lake while working for ULA.
Addy manages invasive vegetation and native plant restoration, leads creation of education content, writes various grants and planning documents, helps to find gaps in Utah Lake research, aids other organizations on their own projects, and gets out in the field as much as she can.

Conservation & Education Programs Manager, Utah Lake Authority
51 S University Ave. #109
Provo, Utah 84601
Email: [email protected]