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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 (09/30/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

Mapping Challenge Update (09/30/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

Almost 50 edits came in for this challenge since last week - AWESOME! 

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/30/21): Law Enforcement in KS & OK

Mapping Challenge Update (09/30/21): Law Enforcement in KS & OK

Volunteers continue to make progress!

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools with No Edit History in Colorado

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools with No Edit History in Colorado

Volunteers have now completed their first challenge focusing on points with no edit history - CONGRATS! A special thanks to everyone who contributed!

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/23/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

Mapping Challenge Update (09/23/21): City / Town Halls in Texas

Momentum is starting to build for this challenge as edits start to come in!

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/23/21): Schools with No Edit History in Colorado

Mapping Challenge Update (09/23/21): Schools with No Edit History in Colorado

ALMOST THERE! Volunteers contributed over 100 edits since last week.

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/23/21): Law Enforcement in KS & OK

Mapping Challenge Update (09/23/21): Law Enforcement in KS & OK

This challenge is over 70% complete as volunteers continue to make progress!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in IA & MN

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in IA & MN

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Texas!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in Texas!

This is it! Texas is the final statewide City / Town Hall mapping challenge! 

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FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in IA & MN

FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in IA & MN

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/16/21): Law Enforcement in KS & OK

Mapping Challenge Update (09/16/21): Law Enforcement in KS & OK

Volunteers continue to make progress with 50 more edits coming in since last week - MARVELOUS!  

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/16/21): Schools with No Edit History in Colorado

Mapping Challenge Update (09/16/21): Schools with No Edit History in Colorado

Phase 2 is well underway for this challenge! There's still a few schools that haven't been reverified yet, especially in Larimer, Weld, Bent, Hinsdale...

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/09/21): City / Town Halls in IA & MN

Mapping Challenge Update (09/09/21): City / Town Halls in IA & MN

This challenge is getting super close to being finished with almost 70 new points added since last week - AWESOME! See our spatial
analysis for tips on...

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