Landowners or occupiers are responsible for controlling weeds in creeks on their property, extending to the middle line of any adjacent creek. Failing to control weeds may result in fines.

However, it's important to understand that some weeds can stabilise the ground and it's not necessary to remove all weeds from your watercourse. Having some plants can help absorb excess water, support wildlife and prevent erosion.

If you do need to remove weeds in or near a creek, this should be a carefully planned process. You should contact a Bush Regenerator for advice about removing, managing or reducing weeds.

You can also find more information about weeds, weed management and legal requirements on these pages:

• Council's Weeds page
• NSW Department of Primary Industries' Weeds page.