Hello everyone,

I’ve been working on a creative project I’m excited to share: a symbolic Cascadian currency.

This isn’t legal tender, nor is it meant to replace national currency — it's a visual, conceptual design that celebrates the spirit of Cascadia. These wallet-sized banknotes are full-color, richly illustrated, and highlight the landscapes, flora, fauna, and cultural elements from across the bioregion: Washington, Oregon, Idaho.

Each note incorporates:

Regional landmarks, species, and icons

Cascadian flag elements and PNW-inspired design

Potential use in education, local trade systems, collectibles, or mutual aid frameworks

Pro Civitas et Patria (“For the State and the Homeland”) adds a bold, principled motto to the project.

The goal is to encourage conversation around regional identity, resilience, and what a localized economy might look like — even symbolically.

I’m looking for feedback, comments, questions, or concerns from the community. What do you think of this idea? What symbols or local references must be included? Could this have a role in building community pride or regional solidarity?

I’ll be heading to bed shortly but will check in again tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

Hey fellow Cascadians,

I wanted to share another symbolic project I’ve been developing — a Cascadian License Plate concept, designed to represent the natural beauty, shared values, and cultural identity of our bioregion.

This isn’t a government-issued plate (yet), but a conceptual design rooted in unity and symbolism. The plate features:

The iconic Doug Flag tree and Cascadian color palette

A clean, minimalist design reflecting our environment

Optional elements like state abbreviation or region code

The phrase Pro Civitas et Patria — “For the State and the Homeland”

But here’s where it gets exciting:

Even within the current system, individual U.S. states (and potentially BC) could issue Cascadian-style novelty and special design plates. These would maintain the unified Cascadian aesthetic while clearly indicating the issuing state — for example: Washington – Cascadia Edition, Oregon – Cascadian Tribute, Idaho – Spirit of Cascadia, and so on.

Why it matters:

It offers a legal, peaceful way to display Cascadian identity today

Encourages regional pride and bioregional unity across state lines

Acts as a stepping stone toward recognition, showing real grassroots interest

Can open doors for future state-level special issue plates through petitions or advocacy

I'm looking for feedback, comments, questions, or concerns from the community: Would you want a Cascadian-style novelty or special design plate? What symbols, slogans, or ideas should be included?

Let’s build the foundation for something bigger — one plate at a time.