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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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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations Without an Edit History in Washington and Oregon

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations Without an Edit History in Washington and Oregon

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/09/23): Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon

Mapping Challenge Update (02/09/23): Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon

With just over 200 points with no edit history left, and only 45 points requiring peer review or advanced editing, TNMCorps volunteers are really...

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Mapping Challenge Update (02/02/23): Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon

Mapping Challenge Update (02/02/23): Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon

TNMCorps volunteers are blazing through this no-edit-history fire stations challenge! We thought we'd have to keep it open for awhile, but our...

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/26/23): Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon

Mapping Challenge Update (01/26/23): Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon

TNMCorps volunteers are doing an excellent job with this challenge so far! They've rechecked over 400 points with no edit history since last week -...

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Mapping Challenge Update (01/19/23): Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon

Mapping Challenge Update (01/19/23): Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon

This no-edit-history fire stations challenge in Washington and Oregon is off to a hot start! TNMCorps volunteers have already rechecked over 200 of...

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in Washington and Oregon!

We're moving back up north to Washington and Oregon for another fire stations challenge! This challenge primarily focuses on points with no edit...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Ambulances in Puerto Rico

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Ambulances in Puerto Rico

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

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances in Puerto Rico

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances in Puerto Rico

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

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/15/22): Ambulances in Puerto Rico

Mapping Challenge Update (12/15/22): Ambulances in Puerto Rico

Great job keeping these ambulances in Puerto Rico rolling in! 

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/08/22): Ambulances in Puerto Rico

Mapping Challenge Update (12/08/22): Ambulances in Puerto Rico

We've gotten 14 new ambulance points in Puerto Rico since last week - keep it up! 

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Mapping Challenge Update (12/02/22): Ambulances in Puerto Rico

Mapping Challenge Update (12/02/22): Ambulances in Puerto Rico

This ambulances-in-Puerto-Rico challenge is off to a solid start, and the points are rolling in! Keep up the great work, we know how challenging these...

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