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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 (08/06/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (08/06/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

This challenge is close to being finished! See our spatial analyses for tips on remaining communities. 

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in Louisiana

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in Louisiana

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

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FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Louisiana

FINISHED! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Louisiana

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/31/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (07/31/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Volunteers contributed over 100 new points to this challenge since last week - nice work!

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/31/2020): Schools in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (07/31/2020): Schools in ME, NH, & VT

This challenge is nearing completion; as of this week, more than 80% of its points have gone through a full review.  This includes almost 200 edits...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in AL

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in AL

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

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TNMCorps Newsletter – July 2020

TNMCorps Newsletter – July 2020

The National Map Corps July 2020 Newsletter (Vol. 6, Issue 4) is now available.

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Citizen Scientist Appreciates the Opportunity to Contribute to National Mapping

Citizen Scientist Appreciates the Opportunity to Contribute to National Mapping

A young citizen science volunteer and avid trail enthusiast enjoys “giving back” by helping to map the Nation.

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/23/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (07/23/2020): City / Town Halls in ME, NH, & VT

This challenge is moving along nicely with almost 150 points added since last week!

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/23/2020): Schools in LA

Mapping Challenge Update (07/23/2020): Schools in LA

Calling all editors!  We need help from our Standard Editors to review the remaining unedited (red) schools in Louisiana!  Our Peer Reviewers and...

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Mapping Challenge Update (07/23/2020): Schools in ME, NH, & VT

Mapping Challenge Update (07/23/2020): Schools in ME, NH, & VT

This challenge has already seen close to 300 edits since it was launched last week - nice work!

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge! Schools in ME, NH, & VT

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge! Schools in ME, NH, & VT

It’s rapidly approaching back-to-school season with summer half way over.  To help our volunteers prepare for the transition, TNMCorps has launched a...

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