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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 (10/31/19): Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

Mapping Challenge Update (10/31/19): Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

Trick-or-Treat! Calling all Standard Editors, Peer Reviewers, and Advanced Editors! We need your help reviewing cemeteries!

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FINISHED!! Mapping Challenge for Schools in Wayne Co, MI

FINISHED!! Mapping Challenge for Schools in Wayne Co, MI

This challenge is now CLOSED!  Thank you to all who contributed!

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/24/19): City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

Mapping Challenge Update (10/24/19): City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

City/Town Halls continue to come in for this challenge!  Nice work!

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/24/19): Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

Mapping Challenge Update (10/24/19): Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

Halloween is one of our favorite seasons here at TNMCorps!  Apparently our volunteers enjoy the season, too, with only 16 unedited (red) cemeteries...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/19): City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/19): City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

Here's the weekly update for this challenge.  

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/19): Schools in Wayne Co, MI

Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/19): Schools in Wayne Co, MI

It's always exciting to see our volunteers chipping away at each challenge!  This challenge is close to being finished, but not quite yet.

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/19): Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/19): Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

Only 21 unedited points remain for this challenge - how exciting!  We also have 75 points that need to be confirmed by a Peer Reviewer or an Advanced...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/10/19): City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

Mapping Challenge Update (10/10/19): City / Town Hall Structures in OH and WV

This challenge is coming along nicely with another 150 points added since our last update!

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/10/19): Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

Mapping Challenge Update (10/10/19): Cemeteries in Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties, MI

Here's the weekly update for this challenge.  Approximately 50 points have been edited since the last update.  Nice work!

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/10/19): Schools in Wayne Co, MI

Mapping Challenge Update (10/10/19): Schools in Wayne Co, MI

This challenge is close to being finished, but not quite yet! There are still several points that we need your help with!

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Volunteers Mapping the Nation

Volunteers Mapping the Nation

A dedicated and prolific citizen science volunteer with The National Map Corps endorses participation in TNMCorps project.

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Mapping Challenge: Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in NJ, NY & PA

Mapping Challenge: Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in NJ, NY & PA

Our Mid-Atlantic City / Town Hall mapping challenge is now finished!!  A huge shout-out to all of our volunteers who participated in this challenge! ...

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