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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools Without an Edit History in New Mexico

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools Without an Edit History in New Mexico

This challenge is now complete! Thanks to everyone who contributed!

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Mapping Challenge Update (06/14/23): Schools in New Mexico

Mapping Challenge Update (06/14/23): Schools in New Mexico

Great job on this challenge, it's flying by! We went from over 200 no-edit-history points last week to only 9 this week! We'll be closing this one out...

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Yurok Tribe collects 500 square miles of lidar data in Yurok Territory

Yurok Tribe collects 500 square miles of lidar data in Yurok Territory

USGS-backed project strengthens Tribe’s sovereignty, natural resources management capacity

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It is easier than ever to view Mars landscapes in high resolution

It is easier than ever to view Mars landscapes in high resolution

U.S. Geological Survey releases huge amounts of Mars data in ready-to-use formats. This will allow scientists and the public to view Mars at high...

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Mapping Challenge Update (06/08/23): Schools in New Mexico

Mapping Challenge Update (06/08/23): Schools in New Mexico

Great job kicking off this new challenge to update no-edit-history school points in New Mexico - Just over 200 points to go!

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in New Mexico!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in New Mexico!

With New Mexico coming up in the US Topo production schedule, we’ll be moving our challenges down to the Southwest. We’ll be prioritizing schools with...

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The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey will be providing science...

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RCMAP Adds Tree Data to Help ... Sage-Grouse?

RCMAP Adds Tree Data to Help ... Sage-Grouse?

A science project that studies ground cover in rangelands across the West has set its sights higher, adding tree cover data to help protect the...

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EROS Resumes Daily Public Tours

EROS Resumes Daily Public Tours

Free, guided tours at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center are once again open to the public each day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances Without an Edit History in Washington and Oregon

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances Without an Edit History in Washington and Oregon

This challenge is now complete! Thanks to everyone who contributed!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Ambulances in Washington and Oregon

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Ambulances in Washington and Oregon

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

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