AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Water Rights

SERIES: 29737
TITLE: History of Applications to Appropriate Water
DATES: 1903-1989.
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by file number and chronological by filing date.

DESCRIPTION: These records contain the official records of recorded water claims. They consist of copies of certificates of water claims, quit claims, deeds, warranty deeds, trust deeds, and releases. The alphabetical index includes name, entry number, book and page recorded, and type of instrument. In some counties water records are compiled separately, while in others they are part of the "Official records".

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule County official records, GRS-305

AUTHORIZED: 09/04/2019

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: For records beginning in 1903 through 1989. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

M-Disc: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This series is of permanent historical value as documentation of the agencies dealings with water rights in the state.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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