Congratulations Nico - Lake Mac Environmental Leader Award

In recognition of his award local champion Nico Marcar said “'Since moving to Lake Macquarie I have welcomed the opportunity to become involved in and take a lead in issues around resource use, active transport, landcare and sensitive residential development. I enjoy researching, exploring ideas and developing projects with dedicated people around me.”

Nico has championed environmental and community initiatives in western Lake Macquarie for many years, overseeing the establishment of and chairing the Toronto Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group for the past seven years. Nico has been actively involved as chief researcher for the Toronto Foreshore Protection group, he’s a local landcarer and has recently joined the Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance Board, which was awarded community group of the year at the Lake Mac Awards