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Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

1. Carmel River (California)

 * Status: Start Class; High Importance

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Despite the Carmel area having a national and international presence, this article on the Carmel River is quite sparse. More specifically, there is a significant need for a more detailed explanation regarding the hydrology, ecology, history, and prehistory of the river. It briefly mentions the Indigenous peoples living in the river's watershed but could benefit from further exploration of their cultures and interactions with the river. While it touches on the river's ecological significance, more specific details about the unique species within the Carmel River watershed and their conservation status would be valuable. Moreover, the article discusses the history of dams and reservoirs along the river but could provide additional context regarding their ecological impact and the reasons behind their removal or alteration. The inclusion of visual aids or maps would enhance the geographical data for better comprehension. To make the article more comprehensive and informative, it could also feature information on recent developments and conservation efforts related to the Carmel River, offering a more up-to-date perspective on its status and challenges. Furthermore, the article could benefit from comprehensive sources. ======
 * Sources:
 * https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=567
 * Carmel River Steelhead Association: http://www.carmelriversteelhead.org/
 * https://www.mpwmd.net/environmental-stewardship/carmel-river-basin/carmel-river-flows/
 * https://www.mpwmd.net/environmental-stewardship/carmel-river-basin/carmel-river-flows/

2. California mule deer

 * Status: Start Class; High Importance
 * The California mule deer is one of the largest species of deer in California, but the article is classified as start class, merely a stub. First, it should include more detailed information on the deer's anatomy and taxonomy, offering readers a better understanding of its unique characteristics. Additionally, providing data on the current population status, conservation efforts, and challenges facing the California mule deer would add valuable context to the historical human interactions mentioned. This would shed light on the subspecies' present-day situation and efforts to protect it. Furthermore, delving into the behavior and ecology of these deer, including social structures, mating rituals, and predator-prey relationships, would make the article more comprehensive and informative. Lastly, the article would be more credible and reader-friendly with proper citations and sources to back up the information presented.:
 * Sources:
 * https://muledeer.org/mule-deer-black-tailed-facts-biology/
 * https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=46497&inline
 * https://animaldiversity.org/site/accounts/information/Odocoileus_hemionus.html
 * https://www.rmef.org/elk-network/mule-deer-migration-route-242-miles/
 * https://www.rmef.org/elk-network/mule-deer-migration-route-242-miles/

3. Abies bracteata

 * Status: Start Class: Low Importance
 * The article on the Santa Lucia fir could benefit from several enhancements to offer a more comprehensive understanding. Firstly, the article mentions the historical use of resin from the tree in Spanish missions, but it lacks a deeper historical context about its significance, potential uses in indigenous cultures, or early European exploration, which would make the article more informative. Moreover, while it briefly alludes to the possibility of range changes due to climatic shifts, it falls short of delving into the historical distribution changes and their impact on the species. Providing more information about the species' distribution history and its current conservation status, including threats and protection efforts, would offer a clearer picture of the Santa Lucia fir's status.:
 * Source
 * Source


 * 1) Calflora: https://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=20 
 * 2) Jepson Herbarium: http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/get_JM_treatment.pl?Abies%20bracteata 
 * 3) US Forest Service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/database/feis/plants/tree/abibra/all.html