Located north-east of Leeton, the Fivebough Wetlands is 400 ha site. The Fivebough Wetlands have been a designated as Ramsar wetlands since 2002 due to its international importance for water bird populations, particularly as a breeding ground for Black Swans.

Located north-west of Leeton, the Tuckerbil Wetlands is a 289 ha site that has also been designated as Ramsar wetlands since 2002 due to its international importance for water bird populations, particulalrly as a feeding ground for rare Brolgas.

Aside from birdlife, a diverse range of flora and fauna also make up the wetlands, including Cumbungi, Eastern Brown Snakes, Red Belly Black Snakes, and frogs.

These welands make up Wiradjuri Country.

The Wiradjuri Nation are represented by the Leeton and District Local Aboriginal Land Council, Murrumbidgee Traditional Custodians Group, and MLDRIN