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Wyo. Stat. § 41-8-102 (2026)

Purposes.

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The purposes of this act are to provide for the prevention and
control of erosion, floodwater and sediment damages, for
agricultural uses, and the storage, conservation development,
utilization and disposal of water, and thereby to preserve and
protect land and water resources, and protect and promote the
health, safety and general welfare of the people of this state.
Recreational use may be included in conjunction with projects
developed in compliance with the purposes of this act, but
nothing in this act shall be interpreted to give initial power
of condemnation for recreational purposes. The watershed
improvement district may enter into agreement with the owner for
the maintenance of industrial development and domestic supply
reservoirs.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1983–1983 · leading case: Associated Enter. v. TOLTEC WATERSHED, 656 P.2d 1144 (Wyo. 1983).
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Associated Enter. v. TOLTEC WATERSHED, 656 P.2d 1144 (Wyo. 1983). · cites it 3× “Appellee, Toltec Watershed Improvement District, was not authorized to condemn land initially for recreation contrary to W.S. 1977, § 41-8-102. "III. The exercise of the right of eminent domain by Toltec Watershed Improvement District for supplemental water and recreation is not…”
Associated Enter., Inc. v. Toltec Watershed Improvement Dist., 656 P.2d 1140 (Wyo. 1983). · cites it 3× “Appellee, Toltec Watershed Improvement District, was not authorized to condemn land initially for recreation contrary to W.S.1977, § 41-8-102. “HI. The exercise of the right of eminent domain by Toltec Watershed Improvement District for supplemental water and recreation is not a…”
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