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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 (09/03/2020): City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI

Mapping Challenge Update (09/03/2020): City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI

Almost 200 edits have come in for this challenge since we launched it last week - nice work!

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FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in MA, CT, & RI!

TNMCorps Mapping Challenges continue in New England with a new challenge for city/town halls in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in ME, NH, & VT

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in ME, NH, & VT

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (08/27/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (08/27/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

This challenge has some steady momentum with almost 600 edits in the last week!  Nice work! 

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Mapping Challenge Update (08/27/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (08/27/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

This challenge is SO CLOSE to being finished! There's only a handfull of communities left that still need a point.  See our spatial analysis for tips...

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Mapping Challenge Update (08/20/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (08/20/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Volunteers put a dent in this challenge with almost 500 edits since last week!  This is also an excellent challenge for Peer Reviewers since there are...

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Mapping Challenge Update (08/20/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (08/20/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

This challenge is getting closer and closer to being finished!  See our spatial analyses for tips on remaining communities. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (08/12/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Mapping Challenge Update (08/12/2020): Schools in OH, MI, & IN

Edits are starting to come in for this challenge! Don't forget to check for missing schools, too!

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Mapping Challenge Update (08/12/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (08/12/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Calling all editors! This challenge is close to being finished! However, there's still some city / town halls that have yet to be collected.  See our...

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FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in ME, NH, & VT

FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in ME, NH, & VT

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in OH, MI, & IN!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in OH, MI, & IN!

Our back-to-school theme continues with a new challenge for schools in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana!  Features participating in this challenge include...

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