# Talk:Castle Lake (California)

Red columbine (Aquilegia truncata) is wikilinked to Aquilegia canadensis. They're not the same thing, as different as a blackbird from a thrush in that they're the same genus, different species. Maybe there should be a disambig page for Red columbine, with all the different types of red-flowered aquilegias, both species and cultivars, listed there?  86.134.46.248 (talk) 15:36, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

I've unlinked the Red Columbine in this article (Aquilegia truncata), so that it is no longer linked to Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis).  Thanks for the tip!  A disambiguation page sounds like a great idea. NorCal (talk) 20:26, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

As the usual disambiguation for lakes is with parentheses (WP:LAKES#Multiple lakes with the same name), I moved this back. -- User:Docu

This article's Good Article promotion has been put on hold. During review, some issues were discovered that can be resolved without a major re-write.  This is how the article, as of February 23, 2008, compares against the  six good article criteria:

1. Well written?: Neutral, the lead needs work, and it needs a general copyedit
2. Factually accurate?: Pass
3. Broad in coverage?: Pass
4. Neutral point of view?: Fail, for now
5. Article stability? Pass
6. Images?: Pass
The biggest problem is the writing, especially in the lead. In the lead, the writing is choppy, with several small paragraphs, some of which can be merged. Also, it bounces between ideas in some places. A general copyedit and merging of paragraphs should be all it needs. Otherwise, it looks good. Also, there is a POV issue; Castle Lake is a convenient starting place for a wide range of recreational activities., as an example. That is not a fact that it is "convenient" for recreation. Please fix this. 
Please address these matters soon and then leave a note here showing how they have been resolved.  After 48 hours the article should be reviewed again.  If these issues are not addressed within 7 days, the article may be failed without further notice.  Thank you for your work so far. Juliancolton The storm still blows... 23:00, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the comments - I'll be able to work on this in a day or two, when I get back from traveling.  NorCalHistory (talk) 01:59, 24 February 2008 (UTC)
Made a first set of edits; I'll be back tomorrow for a final look. NorCalHistory (talk) 18:41, 24 February 2008 (UTC)
Responses re GA reviewer's Notes:
- As suggested, condensed and re-organized lead - now two paragraphs with better flow between the topics, and moved some material to specific section.
- As suggested, removed the sentence described as potentially NPOV.
Let me know if there are further suggestions! NorCalHistory (talk) 16:55, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
It's starting to look better, and the leade is much better. Although, there are still some issues with the writing and the POV. I will give you a few examples, if you don't mind;
At the lake itself, fishing and picnicking, as well as viewing the local plantlife, wildlife and scenery, are the most popular activities -- POV. You could say "are common activities" rather than "the most popular" - check
When the bowl filled with water, this terminal moraine acted as a natural dam, helping to contain the water in the newly-formed cirque lake.[27] -- The "bowl" would be more encyclopediac as "the bowl-shaped crater". - check
The "Animal Life" section could also be condensed into two or three paragraphs. - check
At higher elevations above the lake, and in rocky or more exposed locations, the pine and fir tree forests thin, the trees grow in a more stunted fashion, and shrubs and bushes, such as Green Manzanita (Arctostaphylos patula), Dwarf Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos neuadensis), and Tan Oak (Lithocarpus densiflorus) find areas and niches to grow.[8] -- Something about the beginning about that sentence seems awkward. - re-written, check
Also, in cool, wet spots near the lake, carnivorous Pitcher Plants (Darlingtonia californica) make an appearance.[52] -- Instead of "make an appearence", it would be more encyclopediac to say "appear" or "occur" - check
Other than those issues, a minor copyedit would make it better. If you want, I can go through and give it a quick copyedit. Juliancolton The storm still blows... 17:08, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Over to you!  I look forward to any further comments/changes you have in mind. NorCalHistory (talk) 17:33, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
It is looking much better. I've left a comment on your talk page, so you might want to look it over. Thanks, Juliancolton The storm still blows... 17:58, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
I've made some additional last (minor) changes, and I think that it's ready to be submitted for your final judgment.  It has been a pleasure working with you! NorCalHistory (talk) 19:48, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

GA review (see here for criteria)
It is reasonably well written.
a (prose):  b (MoS): 
The writing is of GA standard, although it could be slightly better. Overall, though, it is good.
It is factually accurate and verifiable.
a (references):  b (citations to reliable sources):  c (OR): 
References and information seem accurite
It is broad in its coverage.
a (major aspects):  b (focused): 
Very good job finding so much information for the article
It follows the neutral point of view policy.
Fair representation without bias: 
It is stable.
No edit wars etc.: 
Seems good, no edit waring
It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.
a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales):  b (appropriate use with suitable captions): 
Images are good
Overall:
Pass/Fail: 

The article passes all criteria, and is very good. I am happy to say I can promote this article to GA. Thank you for you hard work in improving this article. Juliancolton The storm still blows... 20:09, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

I am moving the following unsourced material from the article to the Talk page for further discussion:

"Approximately 1/3 of the lake is privately owned by Crane Mills of Corning, CA, David P. Frase Estate located in Redding, CA and James W. Roberts address and location unknown.  They own 640 +/- acres which sits in and east of the lake and a number of unauthorized hiking trails traverse their property."
I have left a message here, on the contributor's Talk page, to ask the contributor for the source of this information.  The information appears to be at odds with generally available information (for example, Google Maps in USFS website), that Castle Lake and the environs all appear to be entirely U.S. Forest Service land, and not private property.  Further the reference to "the lake" is unclear since three lakes are discussed in the immediately preceding paragraphs. NorCalHistory (talk) 18:53, 29 June 2013 (UTC)

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