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A bioregion is a geographic area defined by its unique characteristics, such as flora and fauna species, landforms, hydrology, and climate. Two California examples: the Bay Delta and the Central Valley both have distinctive features, including water bodies, major rivers, subregions, and land use. A bioregion can be scaled up and scaled down, for our purpose we focus on the bioregional scale known to the US EPA as Level 3 ecoregions, divided based on physical characteristics, such as climate, soil, and vegetation.

The Initiative supports the development of bioregional consciousness, by creating a Commons that includes design, metrics, and governance. This Initiative focuses on:

Bioregional ecological design

Regenerative metrics

Open source infrastructure development

Wisdom / Eco Elder's Council

Bioregional Organizing Templates for the Commons

Bioregional Governance

Our templates enable others to replicate the model of grassroots restoration events throughout the globe. Organizers in different countries can gain access to best practices for hosting successful events that promote ecosystem restoration. The templates can also be customized to accommodate local cultures and environments. By replicating the model that begins on the Restoration Cruiser in the US, and scaling the movement it globally, we can create a deeper understanding of and appreciation for natural ecosystems, allowing us to protect them better for generations to come.