diff --git a/CHANGELOG.rst b/CHANGELOG.rst
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--- a/CHANGELOG.rst
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@@ -4,6 +4,11 @@ Regolith Change Log
 
 .. current developments
 
+v0.8.1
+====================
+
+
+
 v0.8.0
 ====================