Case Study
Iron horse Inn Ditch Rehabilitation
The Historical Iron Horse Inn has been a fixture of the Durango, CO area for over 40 years. Located along Highway 550 on the north edge of Durango, the hotel is uniquely situated along the Animas River. Running along hillside and Highway 550 an earthen irrigation ditch borders the Inn’s property. This ditch collects storm- water from the adjacent highway and conveys mountain water run- off to the farms downstream and eventually ties into the