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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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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in NE & WY

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in NE & WY

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/07/21): Schools in MO

Mapping Challenge Update (01/07/21): Schools in MO

This challenge is approaching the finish line with 100 edits since our last update. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/07/21): Schools in TX

Mapping Challenge Update (01/07/21): Schools in TX

Another 200 edits came in for this challenge since our last update - keep up the good work!  

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in NE & WY

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in NE & WY

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

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in CA & NV!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in CA & NV!

TNMCorps Mapping Challenges shift to the Pacific Coast with a new challenge for city/town halls in California and Nevada. Just in time to help fend...

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): Schools in MO

Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): Schools in MO

This challenge keeps getting closer and closer with another 60 edits since last week - we can do it! 

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): Schools in TX

Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): Schools in TX

This challenge continues to make progress with another 400 edits since last week!

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): City / Town Halls in NE & WY

Mapping Challenge Update (12/23/20): City / Town Halls in NE & WY

This challenge is mostly complete with a few more points added since last week. See our spatial analyses for tips on remaining communities. 

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/17/20): City / Town Halls in NE & WY

Mapping Challenge Update (12/17/20): City / Town Halls in NE & WY

This challenge is moving along nicely with another 30 points added since last week! We performed a spatial analysis to help identify which communities...

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/17/20): Schools in MO

Mapping Challenge Update (12/17/20): Schools in MO

This challenge is nearing completion with only 500 schools remaining - we can do this! 

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/17/20): Schools in TX

Mapping Challenge Update (12/17/20): Schools in TX

This challenge is moving along steadily with another 500 edits since last week!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Cemeteries in Southeast MO

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Cemeteries in Southeast MO

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

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