Abstract
This collaboration plan and protocols establish the ground rules for how we work together in a large team-based collaborative science project. This version is intended to support the proposal development and writing phases of the Idaho NSF RII Track-1 through to final submission to the National Science Foundation (NSF). The plan and protocols support knowledge sharing and generation in this large multi-institution, team-based science project. These protocols are intended to support both internal collaborations (BSU-ISU-UI) and to support external collaborations and partnerships. This collaboration plan will be updated and renewed to support implementation of the Track-1 project following confirmation of an award.