David Matheson (Condobolin) was the recipient of the 2023 Lachlan Shire Environmental Citizen of the Year Award.
David Matheson’s citation read: “David played an instrumental part in catching and relocating over 260 native fish from Gum Bend Lake when the lake dried up. This resulted in the Department of Primary Industries forming a full time drought rescue unit. A devoted volunteer of the DPI’s Fishcare Program, David educates people on responsible freshwater fishing practices and the importance of protecting native fish for a sustainable fishing future.”