Rob Long grew up amidst the lore and magic of the world’s greatest weather predictor, Punxsutawney Phil. This led him to coauthor the middle-grade fantasy novel, The Great Weather Diviner: The Untold Origin of Punxsutawney Phil, published by Morgan James Kids. After moving to Delray Beach, FL, Rob became Chair of Palm Beach County’s Soil & Water Conservation District, focusing on environmental education programs. In 2022, he received the Public Service Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies. Rob is now a Delray Beach City Commissioner and is proud to serve his community. Rob's writing often focuses on environmental themes.