Property Ownership

What is the Idaho State Department of Water Resources (IDWR) responsible for?

ALicensing real estate agents who deal in waterfront property
BAdministering Idaho's water rights system, including adjudication, transfer, and distribution of water rights✓ Correct
CManaging federal lands in Idaho
DBuilding dams and reservoirs

Explanation

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) administers the state's water rights system under the prior appropriation doctrine, including issuing water right permits, administering water rights transfers, and distributing water during shortages.

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