The ILEC Scientific Committee Chair Masahisa Nakamura and Vice-Chair Walter Rast attended the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) 32nd International Symposium in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. At the ILBM Session, Mexican ILBM focal point Mr. Alejandro Juarez (Director General, Corazon de la Tierra, Mexico) presented on the ILBM in Lake Chapala basins. During the symposium, ILEC introduced its activities and publications at the exhibition booth. (November 7-9, 2012)