This Board was created by S 2, Ch. 131, Session Laws of Wyoming 1951 (S 9-268, Wyo. Stat. 1957), which states:
"There is hereby created a Board, to be known as the State Weather Modification Board. The members of the Board shall consist of the State Engineer, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and the President of the University of Wyoming or their designated representatives. . . ."
It is declared that the State of Wyoming claims its sovereign right to the use for its residents and best interests, the moisture contained in the clouds and atmosphere within its State boundaries. Also, it is declared that research and experimentation in artificial weather modification shall be encouraged. (S 9-267, Wyo. Stat. 1957.)
037-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-1