Although additional attention to the problem of botulism in the Great Lakes is required, the botulism workshops have and continue to (1) refocus researchers and local, state, and federal agencies on the problem; and (2) redirect efforts as needed and where recommended as appropriate. The purpose of this years coordination workshop was to jump-start development of botulism management and control options by convening top botulism researchers to share current knowledge and to brainstorm with key state and federal agency representatives. The agenda included discussions of relevant research, lessons learned from recent outbreaks, potential mitigation strategies, and ideas for collaboration.