Hanford Grower Aubrey Bettencourt Is Trump's Pick as Reclamation Leader

Hanford Grower Aubrey Bettencourt Is Trump's Pick as Reclamation Leader

Aubrey Bettencourt, a third-generation Hanford farmer who has climbed the nation’s political ranks, is President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Bureau of Reclamation, according to published reports. After Bettencourt’s selection is announced by the White House, she must be confirmed by Congress to officially assume the role of Reclamation commissioner. Scott J. Cameron is the agency’s acting commissioner. Bettencourt will face many challengin…