This newsletter details the use of symbols as a visual language. Symbols are useful for depicting unequivocal messages that transcend cultures, languages and times. The use of symbols to construct conceptual diagrams ('thought drawings') can be an effective tool for science communication and problem solving. Conceptual diagrams help to clarify thinking and provide a communication interface between scientists and non-scientists.

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This report card provides a transparent, timely, and geographically detailed assessment of the Atabapo River, a sub-basin in the Orinoco River Basin. In 2016, the overall grade for the Atabapo River is a 72%, a B. This means the Atabapo is in moderately good health. For further details, visit the report card website at orinocoriver.ecoreportcard.org.

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This report card provides a transparent, timely, and geographically detailed assessment of the Bita River, a sub-basin in the Orinoco River Basin. In 2016, the overall grade for the Bita River is a 71%, a B. This means the Bita is in moderately good health. For further details, visit the report card website at orinocoriver.ecoreportcard.org.

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Este reporte de salud provee una evaluación transparente, oportuna y geográficamente detallada de la cuenca del río Orinoco. Para el año 2016, el reporte incluye once indicadores bajo las categorías de Biodiversidad, Manejo y gobernanza, Ecosistemas y paisaje, Economía, Gente y cultura, y Agua. En el 2016, la calificación global para la cuenca del río Orinoco fue de 63% o B-.

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This report card provides a transparent, timely, and geographically detailed assessment of the Guaviare River, a sub-basin in the Orinoco River Basin. In 2016, the overall grade for the Guaviare River is a 64%, a B-. This means the Guaviare is in moderately good health. For further details, visit the report card website at orinocoriver.ecoreportcard.org.

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This report card provides a transparent, timely, and geographically detailed assessment of the Inírida River, a sub-basin in the Orinoco River Basin. In 2016, the overall grade for the Inírida River is a 68%, a B. This means the Inírida is in moderately good health. For further details, visit the report card website at orinocoriver.ecoreportcard.org.

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This report card provides a transparent, timely, and geographically detailed assessment of the Matavén River, a sub-basin in the Orinoco River Basin. In 2016, the overall grade for the Matavén River is a 87%, an A. This means the Matavén is in good health. For further details, visit the report card website at orinocoriver.ecoreportcard.org.

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This report card provides a transparent, timely, and geographically detailed assessment of the Meta River, a sub-basin in the Orinoco River Basin. In 2016, the overall grade for the Meta River is a 48%, a C. This means the Meta is in moderate health. For further details, visit the report card website at orinocoriver.ecoreportcard.org.

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This report card provides a transparent, timely, and geographically detailed assessment of the Orinoco River Basin. In 2016, the report card includes eleven indicators in the categories of Biodiversity, Management & Governance, Ecosystems & Landscapes, Economy, People & Culture, and Water. In 2016, the overall grade for the Orinoco River Basin is a 63%, a B-. This means the Orinoco is in moderately good health.

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Este reporte de salud provee una evaluación transparente, oportuna y geográficamente detallada del río Arauca, que es una de las sub-cuencas del río Orinoco. En 2016, la calificación global para el río Arauca es de 2.6. Esto significa que el Arauca cuenta con una salud moderada. Para más detalles visite el reporte en la página web orinocoriver.ecoreportcard.org.

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