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Use the filters below to browse through science snippets, press releases, and other news. The National Map Corps also releases quarterly newsletters as a way to connect with volunteers and highlight their contributions. Articles cover a wide range of topics including tips and tricks on the editing process, fun facts about unusual structures, and volunteer recognition, among others. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/17/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (02/17/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

This challenge is SO CLOSE! Volunteers contributed almost 200 edits since last week, bringing Ohio and Kentucky to completion. That only leaves...

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/10/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

Mapping Challenge Update (02/10/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

This challenge is getting so close with over 150 points added since last week! Most of the points that remain to be collected are in New Jersey and...

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/10/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (02/10/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

This challenge is getting closer and closer to completion! Ohio is complete and only a few points remain in Kentucky; however there's still a lot to...

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/03/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

Mapping Challenge Update (02/03/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

Volunteers contributed almost 100 edits towards this challenge, most of which are new points! NICE WORK!! However, there are still many communities in...

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/03/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (02/03/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Almost 250 edits came in for this challenge since last week - IMPRESSIVE!!  Ohio is mostly complete and volunteers have started chipping away at...

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/27/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (01/27/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Almost 250 edits came in since last week! Ohio is also mostly complete, but that still leaves Kentucky and Indiana. There are also several unedited...

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/27/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

Mapping Challenge Update (01/27/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

This challenge is nearing completion! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining communities. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/20/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

Mapping Challenge Update (01/20/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

This challenge is moving along with another 50 points added! See our spatial analysis for tips on remaining communities. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/20/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (01/20/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Volunteers contributed almost 400 edits towards this challenge since our last update - SPECTACULAR!

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/13/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

Mapping Challenge Update (01/13/22): City / Town Halls in NY, NJ & PA

Volunteers contributed over 100 edits since last week. The number of points awaiting peer review has also significantly gone down - NICE WORK! See our...

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/13/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (01/13/22): Fire Stations in OH, KY & IN

Another 150 edits have come in since our last update - SUPERB! 

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