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Current Projects
Drone work to control invasive Bitou Bush
Drone work to control Invasive Weed This year the Illawarra District Weeds Authority will continue to build on previous efforts to control the State Biosecurity zone listed priority weed Bitou bush, by once…
Media Release - Invasive Species Management Review
NSW Invasive Species Management Review The Minns Labor Government has reasserted its commitment to strengthening the states resilience against biosecurity threats and welcomed the release of the Natural Resources Commission’s (NRC) final preliminary report…
Media Release - Drone Spraying
Drone work to control destructive weed 12 August 2025 The Illawarra District Weeds Authority will this year continue to build on previous efforts to control the State Biosecurity zone listed priority weed Bitou bush…
Media Release - Frogbit
Frogbit incursion in the Illawarra Residents in the Illawarra are being asked to keep an eye out for an invasive weed known as Frogbit. Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) is a highly invasive freshwater plant…
Plans and Weed Resources
Weeds / Biosecurity Management Plans and Resources The Pesticide Notification Plan informs the public about the IDWA use of Pesticides in public places. Giving people notice about pesticide use lets them reduce their contact with pesticides,…
Media Release
Media Release ISJO RECEIVES NSW GOVERNMENT GRANT TO HELP COUNCILS WORK TOGETHER TOWARDS NET ZERO The ISJO had been successful in its bid for capacity building funding under the NSW Government’s Joint Organisation Net Zero…
RID - Residents fight against illegal dumping
RID – News Shoalhaven residents make changes Shoalhaven residents are saying enough is enough when it comes to illegal dumping prompting a sharp upturn in public vigilance and reporting. James Ruprai, Shoalhaven City Council –…
Employment Opportunity
Employment Opportunity The ISJO are looking for a Regional Net Zero Program Coordinator. The position description can be obtained by clicking this link.
Responsible Donations
Responsible Donations It’s great to donate but…….. make sure your donations are in good condition. Planning on doing a big cleanout during the holidays? A friendly reminder that only good quality items should be donated…
Weed Watch - Summer
Weed Watch – Summer The IDWA are targeting a range of aquatic weeds during the Summer months. In NSW under the Biosecurity Act 2015, all plants are regulated with a General Biosecurity Duty (GBD) to…