John H. Hartig

Dr. John Hartig is an accomplished Great Lakes scientist turned nonfiction author who has written eight books and more than 140 peer-reviewed, scientific publications. Questioning how science fits into public decision-making for the Great Lakes and how he can personally make a difference in helping develop a stewardship ethic for the Great Lakes, his life journey has led him to become an award-winning, nonfiction writer focused on accelerating the sustainability transition and inspiring the next generation of environmentalists, conservationists, and sustainability entrepreneurs in urban areas because that is now where most people on our planet live.