Continuing improvements in lake basin assessment and management, and a new journal feature.

The article focuses on the vision of the International Lake Environment Committee (ILEC) Foundation to improve the lake basins assessment and management in various countries including China, Japan, and the U.S. It states the essence of promoting a well-managed lakes by conducting research on suitable methods for environmental management and sustainability. It highlights the concept of Integrated Lake Basin Management (ILBM) for its advanced application and revision in basin all over the world.