Department of Water Resources

Independent Agency

Matthew Weaver

Director
Matthew Weaver

The Idaho Department of Water Resources administers water rights, approves or denies applications to appropriate water or change existing water rights, facilitates the adjudication of water rights, maintains and archives water right records, and oversees the delivery of water in times of shortage.

Established by: Idaho Code Title 42 Chapter 17

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