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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 (06/25/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (06/25/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Approximately 80 edits have come in since this challenge was launched! This includes ~70 new points! Nice work!

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

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

TNMCorps Mapping Challenges head to New England with a new challenge for city/town halls in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont!

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

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

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (06/18/2020): Fire Stations in AL

Mapping Challenge Update (06/18/2020): Fire Stations in AL

This challenge is coming along nicely with 250 edits since last week!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in MS & AL

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in MS & AL

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

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in LA, MS, & AL

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in LA, MS, & AL

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (06/11/2020): Fire Stations in AL

Mapping Challenge Update (06/11/2020): Fire Stations in AL

This challenge is coming along nicely with over 100 edits since last week!

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Mapping Challenge Update (06/11/2020): City / Town Halls in FL

Mapping Challenge Update (06/11/2020): City / Town Halls in FL

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

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in MS & AL

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in MS & AL

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (06/04/2020): Schools in MS & AL

Mapping Challenge Update (06/04/2020): Schools in MS & AL

This challenge is SO CLOSE to being finished!  We're in the final stretches with less than 100 points that still need to be edited!   

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Alabama!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Alabama!

TNMCorps mapping challenges continue in the southern states with another challenge for fire stations in Alabama!

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Mapping Challenge Update (06/04/2020): City / Town Halls in FL

Mapping Challenge Update (06/04/2020): City / Town Halls in FL

Volunteers contributed another 100 edits towards this challenge!  This includes ~50 new points. 

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