Dry Hydrant Grant Application

The Iowa DNR Forestry Bureau - Fire Program is currently offering $2,000 in a 50-50% cost share program to establish Dry hydrants in Fire Districts who need better access to water in rural areas.  Approved projects must be completed by May 31, 2008.  The following website offers an excellent description of what Dry Hydrants Are, What they can do and how to put them in.:  http://www.co.larimer.co.us/wildfire/dry_hydrant_concept.htm

For an easy application, please click on Dry Hydrant Application.  They will need a legal description and GPS location as part of the application.  If you should have any questions, please contact Gail Kantak, IDNR Fire Supervisor, Forestry Bureau, 2402 South Duff Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010, phone (515)233-1161 or email to Gail.Kantak@dnr.state.ia.us.