User:Elizreece/Choose an Article

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

Option 1

 * Article title
 * Clear Lake, California


 * Article Evaluation
 * Improve tone of article in sections that read as biased. Add more detailed information regarding the biology of the lake including natural eutrophication.  Clarify and update information regarding relevant state programs such as NPDES and TMDL.  Discuss the impacts of fire on the lake both modern and historical.


 * Sources
 * California Region 5 Regional Water Quality Control Board
 * https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/tmdl/docs/clearlake/resamend_r5_2006_0060.pdf

Option 2

 * Article title
 * Atmospheric River


 * Article Evaluation
 * The section regarding the United States is well developed, but more information could be added regarding international impacts. The effects of climate change on research regarding atmospheric rivers would be helpful. More information regarding the research being conducted into the causes of atmospheric rivers would also be beneficial.


 * Sources
 * https://ghrc.nsstc.nasa.gov/home/micro-articles/atmospheric-rivers

Option 3

 * Article title
 * California Farm Water Coalition


 * Article Evaluation
 * This article is extremely limited in information, and the information present does not seem neutral in tone. It is also not clear why the subject is notable.  I would add information regarding accomplishments of the organization and more specific information regarding the organization itself and its importance to California water.


 * Sources
 * https://www.hcn.org/blogs/range/who-is-the-california-farm-water-coalition

Option 4

 * Article title
 * Turlock Basin


 * Article Evaluation
 * Minimal information is written regarding the geology and usage of the Turlock Basin, including massive subsidence. More should be included regarding major uses and status of the aquifer, along with how climate change and drought will affect it.


 * Sources
 * https://www.tid.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TID2015AWMP-Attachments_Public_Review-2.pdf

Option 5

 * Article title
 * Santa Clara Valley Water District


 * Article Evaluation
 * The article provides very little information aside from a list of dams owned by the district. The article mentions that the district manages storm and flood waters for the district, but does not include any examples. Have there been any notable achievements by the district? What is the history of the district?


 * Sources
 * https://www.losaltosonline.com/news/sections/comment/257-other-voices/61731-other-voices-valley-water-partners-to-expand-water-supply