Property Ownership
Water rights in Wyoming are administered by the:
AWyoming Real Estate Commission
BWyoming State Engineer's Office✓ Correct
CBureau of Land Management
DWyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Explanation
The Wyoming State Engineer's Office administers the state's water rights under the prior appropriation doctrine. The State Engineer's Office issues water right permits, adjudicates water rights disputes, and manages the distribution of water to rights holders.
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