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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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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances in Puerto Rico!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances in Puerto Rico!

If you live in a cold part of the country (like us here in Denver!) and you're in the mood for a little virtual vacation, or even if Puerto Rico is...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Cemeteries in Georgia

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Cemeteries in Georgia

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

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Cemeteries in Georgia

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Cemeteries in Georgia

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (11/10/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

Mapping Challenge Update (11/10/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

TNMCorps volunteers have made such stellar progress on this cemeteries challenge! We'll be closing it out next week, and there's just under 200 green...

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Mapping Challenge Update (11/03/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

Mapping Challenge Update (11/03/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

Since TNMCorps volunteers have been steadily editing between 400 and 500 cemetery points a week for this challenge, and since there's only about 800...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/27/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

Mapping Challenge Update (10/27/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

TNMCorps volunteers are still steadily working away at this Georgia cemeteries challenge with over 400 edits made this last week! - Excellent effort!

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/20/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

Mapping Challenge Update (10/20/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

TNMCorps volunteers are steadily plugging away at this challenging challenge with over 400 points edited since last week! - Great job!

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/13/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

Mapping Challenge Update (10/13/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

This is a massive challenge, but TNMCorps volunteers have proven themselves up to the task! They've tackled 450 cemetery points since last week. Keep...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/06/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

Mapping Challenge Update (10/06/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

TNMCorps volunteers have already knocked out the rest of the unedited cemetery points in Georgia, and peer reviewed or advanced edited over 300 more!...

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/29/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

Mapping Challenge Update (09/29/22): Cemeteries in Georgia

This cemeteries-in-Georgia challenge is moving along steadily, with only 18 unedited points left to check! And since last week, TNMCorps volunteers...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in Georgia and South Carolina

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

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