On February 19, 2012 the Experimental Station of the National Research Council "Eugenio Zilioli" in Sirmione celebrates 12 years. Its history relives in the memories of the CNR researchers who alternated in its spaces. In its seat of Punta Staffalo on Lake Garda were carried out many scientific activities, events of outreach and environmental education that have allowed a wide audience to know the scientific contribution of the CNR for the monitoring of waters of the largest lake in Italy.