
Morgan Houk is a natural resource professional with experience in conservation planning, restoration, recreation, local agriculture, grant development, and community engagement. She has worked across public agencies, nonprofits, for profit 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 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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Masters of Natural Resource Management — Oregon State University
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Masters Certificate in Advanced Public Sector Leadership — Claremont Lincoln University
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Bachelor of Science, Business Administration — Babson College
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Member — Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honor Society, Zeta Chapter
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Member — Beta Gamma Signma International Business Honor Society
Awards & Recognition
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Land and Water Fellow — Lincoln Institute for Land Policy, 2025
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Kitsap County 20 Under 40 — Leadership Kitsap, 2025
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Special Recognition Award — North American Invasive Species Management Assocation, 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
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Natalie Taylor Scholar — Bernon Center for Public Service, 2012
Certificates
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Public Pesticide Applicator — Washington State Department of Agriculture
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Wilderness First Responder
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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Continuing Education Committee Member — Washington Recreation and Park Association, 2026-Present
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Treasurer — Sacred Earth Foundation, 2018-2024

