Jon Allan is the Director of the Office of the Great Lakes, where he has led the efforts to protect, restore, and sustain the Great Lakes watershed since 2012. Before that, he was deeply involved with Environmental Policy at Consumers Energy, one of Michigan’s largest utilities. Over the course of his career, Jon has led negotiations on several landmark legislation and agreements, including the Great Lakes Compact and the Michigan Water Strategy. Jon’s expertise around aquatic systems and his drive to make a difference in natural resource governance are truly remarkable. In this conversation, we dive into the intersection and integration between ecological, economic, social and cultural value related to natural resources. Jon can be reached at the following: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonal/ Office of the Great Lakes: https://www.michigan.gov/ogl/   Enjoy the show! See more at www.theurbanloop.com/ep-5-jon-allan/