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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 (07/08/21): Fire Stations in MS

Mapping Challenge Update (07/08/21): Fire Stations in MS

Volunteers contributed almost 150 edits since last week - MARVELOUS!    

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in IN

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in IN

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

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Law Enforcement Structures in AR

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Law Enforcement Structures in AR

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

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

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

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/01/21): City / Town Halls in AK

Mapping Challenge Update (07/01/21): City / Town Halls in AK

Volunteers have already collected 20 additional points for this challenge since it was launched last week - NICE WORK!  

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/01/21): Fire Stations in MS

Mapping Challenge Update (07/01/21): Fire Stations in MS

Volunteers are diving in feet first with over 100 edits contributed since this challenge was launched last week - EXCELLENT! 

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in MS!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in MS!

TNMCorps mapping challenges transition to the Gulf Coast with another challenge for fire stations in Mississippi! This is an excellent challenge for...

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

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

Here’s a new challenge for City / Town Halls in Alaska! It’s always fun to visit Alaska this time of year, especially when there is still daylight at...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Law Enforcement in AR

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Law Enforcement in AR

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (06/23/21): City / Town Halls in IN

Mapping Challenge Update (06/23/21): City / Town Halls in IN

This challenge is SO CLOSE to being finished!

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Mapping Challenge Update (06/17/21): City / Town Halls in IN

Mapping Challenge Update (06/17/21): City / Town Halls in IN

This challenge is almost finished! Approximately 70 edits came in since last week, a majority of which were new points - NICE WORK!  See our spatial...

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Mapping Challenge Update (06/17/21): Law Enforcement in AR

Mapping Challenge Update (06/17/21): Law Enforcement in AR

This challenge is also almost finished with approximately 100 edits contributed since last week - AWESOME!  

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