§ 9-1-902 — Duties and powers; representation of state at proceedings relating to water or water use

(a) The state engineer shall:
(i) Measure and calculate the discharge of streams,
from which water is taken for beneficial purposes, commencing
work upon those streams most used for irrigation or other
beneficial purposes;
(ii) Collect facts and make surveys to determine the
most suitable location for constructing works for utilizing the
water of the state and to ascertain the location of the lands
best suited for irrigation;
(iii) Examine reservoir sites;
(iv) Include in his reports all the facts ascertained
by the surveys and examinations, including, wherever
practicable, estimates of the cost of proposed irrigation works
and of the improvement of reservoir sites;
(v) Know the waterways of the state, and the needs of
the state as to irrigation matters;
(vi) Suggest to the governor the amendment or
enactment of laws to benefit the state; and
(vii) Keep in his office complete records of his
work, observations and calculations, all of which shall be the
property of the state.
(b) The state engineer may appear and represent the state
of Wyoming in any proceeding or hearing concerning or relating
to water or its use, including congressional hearings and
hearings before any department, bureau or agency of the United
States or of any state.