Senator Bob Morton is committed to conserving and preserving our state's bounty, from our forests to our water. He has been a leader in protecting water rights for agriculture, protecting livestock from predators, and developing a statewide forest health plan to protect our trees from disease and infestations.

Senator Morton has served the people of the 7th Legislative District since 1991. He has been a member of the committee dealing with natural resource issues during his entire legislative career.

Senator Bob Morton Biography
7th District, Kettle Falls                                                        (Printer Friendly | Hi-Res Photo)

Elective Office: House of Representatives 1990, 1992; Senate 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, current term expires January 2011.

Standing Committees (2009-11): Ranking Republican Member, Natural Resources, Ocean and Recreation; Environment, Water & Energy; Agriculture and Rural Economic Development.

Special Committees: Western Legislative Forestry Task Force, past chairman; Council of State Governments River Governance Committee.

Education: B.A., Alfred University, History and Political Science; B.D., Alfred University School of Theology.

Community Involvement: Citizens for a Great Northwest; Kettle River Grange; Washington State Grange; Washington State Pilot's Association; Kettle Falls Chamber of Commerce; Stevens County Cattlemen's Association; Washington Cattlemen's Association; Washington State Farm Bureau.

Awards: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Third Runway Grand Opening Award, Nov. 2008; Independent Business Association's Gold Medal Award 2004; National Federation of Independent Business Guardian of Small Business Award 2002 and 2004; Recognized by the Association of Washington Business for 12 year, including the 2006 Jim Matson Award for "uncompromising support for the business community; Farm Bureau President's Award 2003; Farm Bureau, 100% Voting Record Award for 2002 and 2005; Farm Bureau's Exemplary Voting Record Award, 2009; Washington Forest Protection Association, Forest Health Award for 2003; 2007 Distinguished Service Award, Northwest Mining Association in Spokane.