Environment, Waste and Sustainability
The ISJO’s Environment, Waste and Sustainability Division is response for a series of key initiatives designed, in partnership with our Member Councils and Agency partners, to generate positive and long term benefits for our region, its communities and its environment. Some of our initiatives have beyond our region reach and include local government areas adjacent to the Illawarra Shoalhaven and across New South Wales.
Links to detailed information on and resources for our Environment, Waste and Sustainability Programs are provided in the dot point list below.
- Regional Waste Strategy
- Environmental Programs
- Circular Economy
- Regional Illegal Dumping Prevention Program
- Resilience
- Net Zero
- Sustainable Procurement
News
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…
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…
Media Release - Drone Spraying
Drone work to control destructive weed 12 August 2025 The Illawarra District Weeds Authority will this year continue to…
Media Release - Frogbit
Frogbit incursion in the Illawarra Residents in the Illawarra are being asked to keep an eye out for…
Weed Watch - Summer
Weed Watch – Summer The IDWA are targeting a range of aquatic weeds during the Summer months. In NSW under…
Local Priority Weeds
Local Priority Weeds In addition to the State and Regional priorities, the Biosecurity Act allows for the flexibility to respond…
State Priority Weeds
State Priority Weeds All state listed priority weeds are subject to specific regulatory measures as detailed within the Biosecurity Act…
Regional Priority Weeds
Regional Priority Weeds Regional Priority Weeds Regional level priority weeds were determined by the South East Regional Weeds Committee in…
Reports, Papers & Policies
Plans and Weed Resources
Weeds / Biosecurity Management Plans and Resources The Pesticide Notification Plan informs the public about the IDWA use of Pesticides in…
Chief Weeds Officer Reports
Chief Weeds Officer Reports Chief Weeds Officer reports are available for download. Please click on one of the dates…
Services, Fees & Charges
Service Fees and Charges 2025/2026 The Illawarra District Weeds Authority is able to supply a range of fee for…