Casey Sixkiller Appointed as New Director of Washington State Department of Ecology
Olympia, WA – In a recent announcement from the office of Governor-elect Bob Ferguson, Casey Sixkiller has been chosen to serve as the 14th Director of the Washington State Department of Ecology, with his term commencing on January 15, 2025. Presently serving as the Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Region 10, Sixkiller is poised to ecology/article13279/” title=”Sixkiller Takes the Helm: New Director of Ecology for Washington State!”>spearhead initiatives aimed at safeguarding Washington’s air and water quality while simultaneously promoting sustainable employment opportunities within the clean energy sector.
“Casey brings a wealth of experience in managing large organizations while championing Tribal rights and conserving our natural resources,” Ferguson stated regarding his appointment. “His capacity to devise actionable strategies for complex challenges will be vital in advancing significant projects and propelling our state towards progress.”
A proud member of the Cherokee Nation, Sixkiller has played a key role in executing landmark legislation such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. These pieces of legislation aim to secure substantial investments aimed at modernizing water systems and addressing climate change challenges.
“I am truly grateful for this opportunity,” commented Sixkiller on accepting his new role. “I look forward to collaborating with Governor-elect Ferguson and leveraging our team’s expertise at the Department of Ecology to enhance environmental stewardship and encourage sustainable practices that uplift both our communities and ecosystems.”
Meanwhile, outgoing Ecology Director Laura Watson is set to transition into her new role as Chief Deputy Attorney General under Attorney General-elect Nick Brown.
