Thompson’s Wetland is a small three ha depression near Tatura VIC. It forms part of a larger natural drainage system that meanders through the surrounding agricultural landscape .

It supports a remnant river red gum community and a native understory dominated by spike rush, aquatic herbs and grasses .

Watering seeks to inundate the depression, using channel delivery system.

Watering aims to maintain the health of the river red gum community, and improve the condition of the depression by supporting wetland vegetation response.

Watering to provide refuge habitat for waterbirds, frogs, and other aquatic and terrestrial fauna.

Support the river red gum community.

Provide refuge and foraging habitat for a range of waterbird and frog species.