> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.bioregionalsystemslab.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.bioregionalsystemslab.org/dev/evolution.md).

# Evolution

#### **Evolution is where BSL's work surfaces as it happens. Project updates, working artifacts, partnership notes, methodology observations, field reflections. Most entries are brief. Some open to their own pages.**

The rhythm here reflects what is actually happening in the lab. New material lands as projects move.

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## <mark style="color:$primary;">**Building in the Open**</mark>

May 12, 2026 · General

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#### **The site has been live for over a month, but today is the day it begins to carry the substance it was designed to carry.**&#x20;

The Season 2 page is published in working form. The Bioregional Mapping Toolkit project page is up. The first Evolution entries land here. The frameworks page reflects current state.

What you see today is the lab in its living state. Frameworks taking shape, projects mid-build, a cooperative finding its rhythm. We launch this way on purpose, so those most able to shape the work can do so while it forms. Building in the open is the practice.

<a href="/pages/YAgdJ6RqBgiM7G82eNOq" class="button primary">Read entry</a>

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## **May 8, 2026 ·&#x20;**<mark style="color:$primary;">**Bioregional Mapping Toolkit**</mark>

**Bioregional Mapping Toolkit Concept Document v2** published.&#x20;

The toolkit's six components are scoped, the design principles are locked, and the development sequence runs through public release. The project is now Active.

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[Open artifact](https://www.bioregionalsystemslab.org/explore/artifacts/bmt-concept-document)  <mark style="color:$primary;">**→**</mark>


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