FAQ

• What is DWR?

  DWR stands for the Division of Water Resources, a program within the Kansas Department of Agriculture. DWR administers water rights, issues permits for and inspects dams and other stream modifications, represents Kansas in interstate river compacts, and coordinates the National Flood Insurance Program in Kansas. DWR is headed by the chief engineer and organized into three programs: Water Appropriation, Water Structures and Water Management Services. More information about the chief engineer and DWR programs is available at: www.ksda.gov/dwr

• How can I contact DWR staff?
• How can I submit a comment or question to DWR if I do not know who to contact?
• What information is available about DWR?
• Does DWR publish any newsletters?
• What laws does DWR administer?
• Why does DWR promulgate regulations?
• What is the process for adopting regulations?
• When does DWR notify the public about new or amended regulations?
• When is a water right (or permit to appropriate water) required?
• What are beneficial uses of water?
• What is domestic use?
• What are the different types of water rights?
• What are vested rights?
• What are appropriation rights?