FAQ

• What is 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?

  All pages on our website contain a “Comments” button in the top banner that, when selected, provides an online form to submit questions or comments to the agency. When we receive your question, we will direct it to the right person for a response. You can also call our main number at (785) 296-3717.

• 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?