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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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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in AL

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in AL

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/16/2020): Schools in LA

Mapping Challenge Update (07/16/2020): Schools in LA

This challenge saw ~270 edits since last week - nice work!

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/16/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (07/16/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Almost 150 city/town hall points were added since last week - nice work!

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/09/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (07/09/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Over 80 points have been added since last week!  Keep up the good work!

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/09/2020): Schools in LA

Mapping Challenge Update (07/09/2020): Schools in LA

This challenge saw over 280 edits in the last week - nice work!  There are still several schools that need to be edited (red points).  Don't forget to...

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/09/2020): Fire Stations in AL

Mapping Challenge Update (07/09/2020): Fire Stations in AL

This challenge is SO CLOSE to being finished!  Only 28 red points remain!

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/02/2020): Schools in LA

Mapping Challenge Update (07/02/2020): Schools in LA

This challenge has seen over 100 edits since last week - nice work!

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/02/2020): Fire Stations in AL

Mapping Challenge Update (07/02/2020): Fire Stations in AL

This challenge is nearing completion with less than 50 points that need to be edited and less than 100 points awaiting review!

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/02/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (07/02/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

This challenge is seeing some progress with the northwestern corner of VT filling in!

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Louisiana!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Louisiana!

Before we leave the Gulf of Mexico, here is a new challenge for schools in Louisiana!  Features participating in this challenge include General...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in FL

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in FL

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (06/25/2020): Fire Stations in AL

Mapping Challenge Update (06/25/2020): Fire Stations in AL

This challenge is nearing completion with only ~80 points left to be edited!  There's also a handful of points that need to be Peer Reviewed or...

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