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The Utah Division of Water Rights, led by the State Engineer - Jerry Olds, P.E., is an agency of Utah state government within the Department of Natural Resources. DWRi administers the appropriation and distribution of the state's valuable water resources. In addition, DWRi regulates dam safety, stream channel alterations, well drilling, and a multitude of other programs. The complete water rights database, publications, records, maps, images, information, application forms, laws, rules and regulations for all of the activities administered by the agency are available from this Web site. We welcome your suggestions, questions and comments. The mission of the Division of Water Rights is to provide order and certainty in the beneficial use of Utah's water. The menu of links on the left side of this page is organized as topics which relate to the programs of the Division. If you are not sure how to proceed, you can get navigational hints by going to "Web Site Information". Familiarize yourself with these Web resources. We believe they are extensive, educational and extremely functional in assisting you with all aspects of the Division's programs. Many of your questions, research and application needs can be met on these pages, but if you need further information, please call us for assistance or make an appointment to visit our Public Inquiry section for personalized service. Please be aware that wait times for unannounced visits to our office can exceed 45 minutes. We strongly recommend that you make an appointment if you need further assistance. The "Contact" link at the bottom of this page provides Division contact and location information for all of our offices throughout the state. Click the Division banner at the top of any page to return to this Home Page at any time. Thanks for visiting The Division of Water Rights!
Revised: February 12, 2008 |