Talk:River Culm

Useful sources

 * The pdf linked from this page has a number of useful pieces of information http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6150022?category=587130--NHSavage (talk) 14:02, 7 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Flood risk management plans http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/planning/114342.aspx
 * Main Rivers in Mid Devon http://www.middevon.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=725
 * this 2011 document
 * catchment abstraction management strategy http://a0768b4a8a31e106d8b0-50dc802554eb38a24458b98ff72d550b.r19.cf3.rackcdn.com/LIT_7650_02c9aa.pdf

History
I wonder whether we need a section on History here? In my mind, this article should be about the stretch of water itself, rather than the areas around it and their development. Any thoughts? Perhaps we should base the article structure on what WikiProject Rivers suggests. Ghmyrtle (talk) 13:19, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Err, that's what was basing it on :-) - section 6.2 history.--NHSavage (talk) 13:44, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * although on the other hand, I am not sure how well the Culm fits into the description there. "Describe what is known about the different inhabitants along the river, along with a description of the scientific exploration expeditions/efforts. Typically, start from indigenous people and work up from there.". Now would be a good time to reach consensus about the scope of the article. Looking at some of the (very few!) featured articles on rivers they do seem to be about the whole watershed, not just the stretch of water. Little Butte Creek is probably a useful comparison as it is the same length.--NHSavage (talk) 14:05, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Where the history relates specifically to the river I think it is OK. (eg if the hill fort were built at that site because the river offered transportation or protection, or the Roman signal was next to a ford or bridge). We did this when working on the nearby River Parrett. The UK rivers guidance might also be useful.&mdash; Rod talk 14:31, 25 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Those are both useful resources, thanks. Rather different to the advice at the WikiProject Rivers - but probably more appropriate to a UK context.--NHSavage (talk) 14:48, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

The history section is now history.--NHSavage (talk) 20:00, 25 January 2014 (UTC)