The Summer Tour provides the host watershed district(s) or watershed management organization(s) with the opportunity to showcase their watershed management efforts. It also provides members with the chance to visit other areas of the state to learn about watershed work from flood control and drainage to water quality and more.

The 2026 Minnesota Watersheds Summer Tour will be hosted in Detroit Lakes August 25-27.

Below is a tentative agenda for the 2026 Summer Tour, the events will be taking place at the Holiday Inn, 1155 Hwy 10 East, Detroit Lakes, MN.

MAWA Meeting and Summer Tour Reception - Tuesday, Aug 25
Bus Tour Day - Wednesday, Aug 26

Lodging reservations can be made at the Holiday Inn by following this link.
The Country Inn and Suites is also offering a discounted room rate on Tuesday evening, you must call to book: (218) 847-2000