
Morgan Houk is a natural resource professional with experience in conservation planning, restoration, recreation, grant development, and community engagement. She has worked across public agencies, nonprofits, forprofit businesses, and community organizations to develop practical strategies that connect environmental priorities with funding, partnerships, and long-term stewardship.
Morgan brings a unique combination of natural resource management and business experience to her work. With a background in finance and business management and graduate training in natural resource management and public sector leadership. She approaches projects with an eye toward not only what is ecologically valuable, but what is feasible, fundable, and built to last.
Morgan lives and works on Bainbridge Island, WA where her work and personal interests are closely connected to the landscapes and communities of the Pacific Northwest. Outside of work, you'll find her restoring a 1915 farmhouse, tending mason bees, or spending time with her horses.
ABOUT

Education
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OSU, Masters of Natural Resources
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Claremont Lincoln University, Masters Certificate in Advanced Public Sector Leadership
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Babson College, Bachelor of Science, Business Management
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Member, Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honor Society, Zeta Chapter
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Member, Beta Gamma Signma Honor Society
Awards & Recognition
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Lincoln Institute for Land Policy, Land and Water Fellow, 2025
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Kitsap County 20 Under 40, Leadership Kitsap, 2025
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Special Recognition Award, NAISMA, 2026
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Champion for Change, Washington Recreation and Park Association, 2025
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Earth Day Award, Kitsap County, 2025
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Award of Excellence, Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island, 2023
Certificates & Associations
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Certified Urban and Community Forester - Society of American Foresters
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Public Pesticide Applicator - Washington State Department of Agriculture
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Prescribed Burn Manager, Candidate - Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Professional Leadership
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Conference Program Committee Member — National Recreation and Park Association (2026–2030)
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Grant Reviewer — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Education Division (2026)
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Treasurer — Sacred Earth Foundation (2018-2024)

