Basic Goals

An independent bioregion that is regenerative, democratic and just, as part of a world of watershed movements around the world.

Cascadia is a bioregion defined by natural borders, rather than arbitrary political lines. The goal and purpose of the Cascadia movement is for an independent bioregion that is regenerative, democratic and just, as part of a world of watershed movements around the world. The Cascadia Movement is based around several different key principles and goals that break global issues down to a local level. These principles are lightweight, dynamic and flexible - meant to assist organizers in each watershed best adapt these issues to their own needs and backgrounds.

We work within existing systems where our principles overlap toward solutions, while also creating new systems that are radical, utopian and demand the change we need. Magnify the solutions already existing. We build models, tools, culture and identities that at are positive, healthy, inclusive and authentic, rooted in place, and create accessible pathways for people to hook in, get involved, and shift our impact as a region.

Our Objectives:

1. An independent, autonomous and resilient Cascadia bioregion, that is energy sufficient and net carbon neutral from renewable resources, grows its own food locally, as a part of an interbioregional network of trade that is sustainable, ethical and just.

2. Establish an accountable and democratic partnership between communities within Cascadia to foster greater direct democracy among the peoples of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, and anywhere else the inhabitants decide.

3. Give communities a greater say in their own affairs as well as all issues affecting their livelihood or well being. A government that is BY, OF, and FOR the people. A responsible government that’s objectives are to equally represent the people and their interests and security, in a transparent, accountable manner.

4. Work within the communities of the Cascadia bioregion to create a just and sustainable society in all issues and facets of life in our respective states and provinces.

5. Push for greater personal freedom, civil liberties, and rights for all inhabitants of Cascadia.

6. Elections for a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution, using experts in their fields, examples from around the world for a new transparent, accountable and dynamic form of democratic government that we create here at home that maximizes representation and access participation.

7. Support for indigenous sovereignties and nationhood within the Cascadia bioregion. To reach out with first nation communities of Cascadia to align on pathways for truth, compensation, reconciliation, land return where decided and co-create shared systems of stewardship. Solidarity and mutual aid including generational trauma, and co-create confederated systems of governance that we are all a part of, and all stakeholders in.

8. To build cultural awareness of the Cascadian Bioregion, the Cascadia movement and bioregionalism within mainstream thought.

9. The implementation of data-driven approaches for deciding policy, along with advisory bodies built around bioregional principles steered by experts in the fields discussed.

10. Safeguard and conserve the ecosystems of the Cascadia Bioregion. To find a sustainable way to ensure our ecosystem remains strong and robust to preserve it for future generations. To improve the livelihood of both the place and the people.

11. Invest in businesses, universities, research institutions, and technologies that will harness place-appropriate & alternative energy resources or technologies that will improve the livelihood of Cascadian inhabitants and how we live with our land base.

12. Grow bioregional and democratic economic models and cooperatives and support local businesses and families that benefit everybody without exploitation or unbridled greed.

13. Create a system that ensures access to education and healthcare for those who choose to receive it while lowering taxes due to surplus from not supporting a burgeoning bureaucratic federal government and expansive military construct. Shrink our military budget to a proportional average of our size and population while investing in our high-tech edge to maintain our bioregional safety.

14. Encourage and maintain Cascadian's unique culture by establishing digital platforms run by and for Cascadians. Create access to non-biased, non-politically or business-motivated fact-based, and data-driven reporting. Also, the continuing support for programs that assist First Nation cultural revival , independent artists, musicians, and poets.

15. A humanitarian corps that can be sent internationally or domestically to aid in times of crisis and disaster, build goodwill, and provide training and preparation at home to make sure Cascadia and its inhabitants are prepared for any type of natural or manmade disaster.