A comprehensive state water permitting system allows for the orderly distribution of our scarce water resources to beneficial uses in the state. Permits are required before any water development or diversion occurs. As the water right is tied to the property to which it is applied, this private property right is quite valuable to the appropriator. Adjudication of rights is the responsibility of the Board of Control and assures that water is being utilized in accordance with its permit. Wyoming's method of water allocation in the field provides certainty to water right holders.
Delivery based upon the water right's priority date is assured.
Field personnel also keep meticulous water data records of streamflow and diversions, and conduct safety of dams inspections as well as their water allocations duties. Accurate data collection of water information is critical in our arid regions where large variability in natural precipitation is experienced. These data aid in making forecasts of water supply and in making decisions regarding water storage releases or allocations. Fund Name Account 1. I Fund 041 2.