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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Good news today - smart water management and early rains mean we will not need to limit surface water use in the Yakima Basin in October. We still have concerns for water supplies in 2027, however. More details - ecology.wa.gov/blog/october...

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I appreciated being part of the U.S. Climate Alliance event at NY Climate Week. Gov. Ferguson is this year’s co-chair, and the organization is partnering with Climate Mayors to amplify their impact! @usclimate.bsky.social @governorferguson.bsky.social @climatemayors.bsky.social

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This linkage agreement is proof that partnership still matters—and that by working together we can tackle big climate challenges. Thank you @governorferguson.bsky.social for your climate leadership at a time when it has never been more important to keep moving forward at the subnational level.

Director Sixkiller sits at a table with Governor Bob Ferguson while signing the linkage agreement. A group of people stand behind them smiling and observing.

Director Sixkiller smiles with a group of other climate leaders, including Governor Bob Fergson, Jay Inslee, and others.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I recently narrated the story of the Duwamish River cleanup in a new documentary series, 'Seattle: A History in Short Stories.' The Duwamish River is at the heart of Seattle, and I was proud to help tell the history of that area and the work that’s being done to restore it.

Director Sixkiller smiling and giving a thumbs up in a sound booth.

Director Sixkiller standing in a sound booth with a microphone and headphones.

A close-up of Director Sixkiller reading the voiceover script into a sound booth microphone.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Historic day for WA: @mayorofseattle.bsky.social signed a settlement on Seattle’s Skagit hydroelectric dams. Together we’ll restore the Skagit ecosystem, reduce flood risks & preserve clean energy for millions of people. This is what we can achieve when we strive for a future we're all part of.

Two people sitting at a table signing a settlement with observers standing beside them smiling and applauding.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Today with @governorferguson.bsky.social, we launched Washington’s Water Future — a new initiative to build collaborative solutions to ensure our state has water for generations to come. Washington’s future will depend on the decisions we make now. governor.wa.gov/news/2026/go...

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Proud to join @wsdot.wa.gov and CALSTART for the launch of WAZIP, a CCA-funded program designed to accelerate the shift to medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. It's a great example of how leading on climate can deliver cleaner air, a stronger economy, and a better future for Washington.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Washington’s greenhouse gas emissions are moving in the right direction, but we need to pick up the pace. Meeting the state’s emission limits will take sustained focus, accelerated progress, and strong collaboration across sectors.

Graph of Washington's greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2022, alongside a timeline of Washington's climate policies.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Yesterday, I celebrated Earth Day by announcing Washington’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan with partners from @wastatecommerce.bsky.social and Pierce County. This is our roadmap for reaching net zero by 2050, and it’s coming at a time where local leadership is more important than ever.

Director Casey Sixkiller sits smiling at a table with local leaders.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

While I was in Yakima last week to declare a statewide drought emergency, I talked with Roza Irrigation District board member Ric Valicoff to hear more about how they are responding to water supply challenges and preparing for the dry summer ahead.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

On Wednesday, I was joined by state leaders, members of the Yakama Nation, and representatives from local irrigators and the agricultural community as we declared drought for the fourth year in a row. And this year, it’s statewide. ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who...

Director Sixkiller standing in a conference room with state agency leaders next to a statewide drought declaration map of Washington.

A group of state, local, Tribal, and agricultural leaders standing on a gravel road with an irrigation canal and orchards in the background.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

I was pleased to join a panel discussion with @cleanandprosperous.bsky.social last week on how we can accelerate the shift to clean energy. We’re on the right path, and we need to pick up the pace so we are ready for the challenges ahead.

Director Sixkiller and other panelists speaking on the stage of the Future of Carbon Policy Forum event.

Director Sixkiller smiling with Kurt Beckett on the stage of the Future of Carbon Policy Forum event.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Yesterday I joined @governorferguson.bsky.social, @markoliias.bsky.social, and others to celebrate the launch a new sustainable aviation accelerator. This is a big step toward decarbonizing air travel and continuing our region’s global leadership in aerospace.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Thanks to the steadfast leadership of @murray.senate.gov and strong support from the entire Washington delegation, this week the House passed a budget package that includes record funding for the cleanup mission at the Hanford nuclear site.

An aerial view of industrial buildings on the Hanford Site.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

You can erase the science, but you can’t erase what people are experiencing. We're seeing the impacts of climate change happening now — flooding, extreme heat and drought — and they can't be ignored. That's why we continue to make real climate science a priority in Washington.

A news headline from E&E News by Politico: EPA erases references to human-caused climate change from websites

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Our spill responders are on-call 24/7 to protect WA's environment. Last weekend, I visited the site of the Olympic Pipeline leak to meet with our Ecology team and other responders. I’m grateful for their quick response and careful monitoring to minimize environmental impacts as the leak is repaired.

Spills responders in reflective clothing standing and providing updates to Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller standing on gravel with a cloudy, gray sky in the background.

Spills responders in reflective clothing standing together and providing updates to Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller with construction machinery and grey clouds in the background.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Earlier this week, I joined a #ClimateWeekNewYork fireside chat with Secretary Yana Garcia of @californiaepa.bsky.social and Drew Kodjak of @theicct.org to talk about the question we’ve all been asking: How do we keep increasing clean vehicle adoption in this federal environment?

Director Casey Sixkiller holds a microphone on stage with Yana Garcia, the Secretary for Environmental Protection, California and Drew Kodjak, President & CEO of the International Council on Clean Transportation.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Proud to stand with @usclimate.bsky.social at #ClimateWeekNYC and deliver on a powerful promise: when states lead, the nation moves.

Director Sixkiller stands with national leaders at Climate Week in New York City.

Director Sixkiller speaks with a national leader at Climate Week in New York City.

Director Sixkiller stands with three national leaders at Climate Week in New York City.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Thank you Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts and Executive Director Clark Halvorson for inviting me to your conference. Our state’s 180+ water and sewer districts are important partners for Ecology – they serve about ¼ of the state’s water and wastewater needs.

Director Sixkiller sitting and speaking with Clark Halvorson on stage at a conference.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Congrats, @airresources.bsky.social, on successfully extending your Cap-and-Trade program! We’re excited to see the West Coast continuing to lead our nation on climate action.

A statement from Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller that reads "This is a win for California and for states like Washington that are taking meaningful actions to confront the impacts of climate change, support innovation, and transition our economy away from fossil fuels.

Climate change remains one of the most urgent and far-reaching threats to our health, economies, and ecosystems. Tackling it requires real science, sustained commitment, and the collective strength of like-minded governments moving in lockstep toward a more resilient and carbon-free future.

There has never been a more important time for states to lead on this issue, and we look forward to continuing work with California to link our carbon markets. A combined market will help businesses make long-term investments in reducing carbon pollution and building a clean energy economy."

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

East Selah, thank you for talking with me Monday evening about your experiences with PFAS contamination. I heard the shared frustration in the room. We are still advocating for clean drinking water and a full cleanup response from the Army to get you the answers (and solutions) you have waited for.

A person in a light blue shirt speaks into a microphone to address a seated crowd in a large auditorium. Behind him is a presentation slide reading “East Selah community feedback forum and report-back of agency projects.”

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

We’re continuing to work toward the start of cleanup activities like turning nuclear tank waste into glass and transferring cesium and strontium capsules to safer dry storage.

Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller (left) and Deputy Director Heather Bartlett (right) stand excitedly wearing safety glasses during a tour of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

People sit around tables with black tablecloths positioned in a rectangular shape during a presentation for the Hanford Advisory Board.

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Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller @caseysixkiller.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I had the pleasure of visiting Tri-Cities to see first-hand the tremendous progress and challenges in the cleanup work at the Hanford Site. This visit gave me the invaluable chance to tour the site and to meet and hear from our team overseeing the cleanup work and groups engaged in Hanford issues.

Director Casey Sixkiller and Deputy Director Heather Bartlett watch a demonstration of vitrified glass being poured onto a tray during a tour of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller stands with members of the U.S. Department of Energy outside the Hanford site during a recent visit to Tri-Cities.

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