The Doug flag was designed by Portland, Oregon native Alexander Baretich in the academic year of 1994-1995 [REF].
According to CascadiaNow!, an organization "dedicated to cultivating a resilient and inclusive Pacific Northwest community that honors the values of bioregionalism through stewardship and civic engagement",[REF] the flag symbolizes "the natural beauty and inspiration that the Pacific Northwest provides, and is a direct representation of the bioregion" [REF].