This study was conducted in the Sheyebench and South Bench districts of the Bench-Sheko zone and Masha district of the Sheka zone in southwest Ethiopia. Chega-Gawussi wetland from Sheyebench, Chonkie-Shinkie wetland from South Bench, and Lake Dembi from Masha districts were selected for the study. Respondents in the vicinity of studied wetlands were interviewed to assess the benefits of wetlands and attitudes of local communities towards the benefits and conservation practices of wetlands. This study revealed that wetlands provide a wide range of uses for local communities, such as livestock grazing, irrigation, recreation, grass and forage harvesting, water sources for livestock and domestic uses, fish harvesting, and firewood collection. The total livestock holdings of the respondents as measured and the family size are significantly and positively associated with the frequency of wetland resource harvest/utilization. The result of the study revealed that the majority of respondents agreed with the benefits offered and the importance of conservation practices of wetlands. Despite the studied wetlands offering numerous benefits to the local communities, they were under threat due to the factors of land expansion deforestation, eucalyptus plantation, silting from adjacent farmlands, and overgrazing. The results of the study show that the local community has a positive attitude towards wetland conservation, and therefore the Office for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Forestry and Environmental Protection, and Biodiversity Conservation Organizations should work collaboratively to initiate and mobilize local communities to reduce the burden on wetland over-exploitation.