Cascadia is more than a region on a map. It is a bioregion defined by watersheds, ecosystems, and the shared cultures of the people who call it home. This section offers an introduction to the ideas, histories, and practices that ground the work of Regenerate Cascadia.
Whether you are new to bioregionalism or deepening an existing practice, the resources below provide a foundation for understanding the Cascadia bioregion, the principles of place-based governance, and the emerging tools for bioregional mapping and regeneration.
Programs and Resources
Regenerate Cascadia offers structured learning pathways for individuals and groups working toward bioregional regeneration.
The Designing for Systems-level Regenerative Economics (DS4RE) learning journey brings together practitioners across the bioregion for a guided exploration of regenerative economics, bioregional finance, and place-based organizing. The 2026 Cascadia Cohort is now launching.
The Bioregional Mapping Field Guide provides a step-by-step framework for landscape groups undertaking their first bioregional mapping process. It covers watershed analysis, ecological assessment, community asset mapping, and the development of context-based indicators.
Visit the Programs page to learn more about current offerings, or explore the Landscapes page to see how groups across the bioregion are putting these ideas into practice.
Deepening Your Understanding
The Cascadia Department of Bioregion, the parent organization of Regenerate Cascadia, maintains a comprehensive archive of bioregional resources, history, and research. For a broader introduction to the region and the movement, visit A Cascadia Primer on the Department of Bioregion website.