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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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TNMCorps Newsletter – March 2021

TNMCorps Newsletter – March 2021

The National Map Corps March 2021 Newsletter (Vol. 7, Issue 2) is now available.

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NEW TNMCorps LIGHTNING Challenge for City / Town Halls in KS & OK!

NEW TNMCorps LIGHTNING Challenge for City / Town Halls in KS & OK!

Our last few city hall challenges have been rather large, so we thought we’d change things up with a Lightning Challenge for City / Town Halls in...

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/18/21): Fire Stations in AR

Mapping Challenge Update (03/18/21): Fire Stations in AR

Volunteers made some major progress on this challenge with over 250 edits since last week - NICE WORK!!  

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in CA & NV

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in CA & NV

This challenge is now complete! Thank you to everyone who contributed!

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in NC

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in NC

This challenge is now complete! Thank you to everyone who contributed!

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/11/21): Schools in CA & NV

Mapping Challenge Update (03/11/21): Schools in CA & NV

Volunteers contributed almost 800 edits toward this challenge since last week. This includes the removal of over 100 points that were either closed or...

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/11/21): City / Town Halls in NC

Mapping Challenge Update (03/11/21): City / Town Halls in NC

This challenge is SO CLOSE to being complete! See our spatial analyses for tips on remaining communities. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/11/21): Fire Stations in AR

Mapping Challenge Update (03/11/21): Fire Stations in AR

Approximately 80 edits came in for this challenge since last week - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!    

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/03/21): Schools in CA & NV

Mapping Challenge Update (03/03/21): Schools in CA & NV

Volunteers continue to make progress on this challenge with almost 400 edits coming in since last week!

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/03/21): City / Town Halls in NC

Mapping Challenge Update (03/03/21): City / Town Halls in NC

Volunteers have made significant progress on this challenge with almost 400 points added since it was launched - AWESOME!! Over 100 of those points...

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Mapping Challenge Update (03/03/21): Fire Stations in AR

Mapping Challenge Update (03/03/21): Fire Stations in AR

Volunteers contributed almost 100 edits since last week - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! 

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in CA NV AZ

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in CA NV AZ

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

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