Template:Did you know nominations/Sitka Sedge State Natural Area

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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:25, 8 February 2020 (UTC)

Sitka Sedge State Natural Area

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... that Sitka Sedge State Natural Area, a pristine estuary in Oregon, was almost a golf course? Source: "...this is one of the most pristine estuaries in Oregon...When the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approved the purchase for $1.8 million in June, it was the culmination of a decades-long process by members of the Tierra Del Mar community to conserve an area that almost became a golf course multiple times."
- ALT1:... that for decades, Tierra Del Mar residents successfully opposed golf course development on a pristine estuary that became Oregon's Sitka Sedge State Natural Area? Source: "...this is one of the most pristine estuaries in Oregon... When the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approved the purchase for $1.8 million in June, it was the culmination of a decades-long process by members of the Tierra Del Mar community to conserve an area that almost became a golf course multiple times."

Reviewed: Place cell
Comment: moved draft to article space 22 January 2020

Created by Grand'mere Eugene (talk). Self-nominated at 20:01, 25 January 2020 (UTC).

Interesting and well sourced article, plenty long enough, nominated timely. No copyvios found. QPQ done. Both hooks are good; I prefer the original; it is intriguing enough to encourage people to click on the link. Nice work. -- MelanieN (talk) 17:57, 5 February 2020 (UTC)