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?
• 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?

  Vested water rights were for documented use of water before the Kansas Water Appropriation Act was enacted on June 28, 1945. Unless adjudicated, vested rights have a priority date of June 28, 1945. The deadline to file for a vested water right was July 1, 1980.

• What are appropriation rights?