William A. Morgan Foundation

for Environmental Excellence

“In wilderness is the preservation of the world.”

— Henry David Thoreau

Biophilia

Humans have an innate affinity to the natural environment that is supportive to their well being.

Education

Educating the public as to the importance of natural spaces and the environment is more important than ever in today’s world.

Recognition

Environmental stewardship transcends political ideologies and brings out the best in each of us. We recognize these collective efforts.

Recent posts in our blog

River Fork Ranch Preserve

Located twelve miles south of Carson City, Nevada in the heart of the Carson Valley lies a hidden gem for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.  The 800-acre Nature Conservancy owned River Fork Ranch Preserve is the largest preserve in the valley and is quickly...

Foundation Second Annual Celebration, October 3, 2022

The William A. Morgan Foundation hosted its second annual celebration at noon on Monday October 3, at the Valhalla estate in South Lake Tahoe, California.  This year’s event showcased the historic Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, which added 2 million acres...

Kungsleden in Northern Sweden

This past September I had the great fortune to hike a portion of the Kungsleden or King’s Trail in Northern Sweden near the Arctic Circle.  The Kungsleden spans 285 miles from Abisko to Hemavan through a varied landscape ranging from alpine terrain to low-lying...