All water within the State of Wyoming is the property of the State of Wyoming. The Wyoming State Engineer is charged by the Wyoming Constitution with the administration of all waters within the State. Specific statutory authority for the administration of Wyoming ground water by the State Engineer is provided by Section 41 - 121 through Section 41 - 147, Wyoming Statutes 1957, as amended by Chapter 213, Session Laws of Wyoming 1969, and Chapter 171, Session Laws of Wyoming 1973.
037-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-1