Canvass

Canvasser Spotlight: Fenix Grace

May 6, 2019 | By Nicole Masaki

“In a time of ecological collapse, we can only do our best to be alive and contribute what is ours to contribute.”--Fenix Grace The Phone Canvass plays a vital role at the Oakland Clean Water Action office. One of the people on this incredible team is Fēnix. They are currently in development to be a

Canvass_Long Branch_NewJersey_Photo by Katie McCarthy

The Difference Behind the Door

December 7, 2017 | By Amanda Newman

Forest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” This quote is particularly true in the world of canvassing. Every single door is a new opportunity for someone to get involved in the work we do. You never know who’s going to open up the door you just

Following the Leader

June 29, 2017 | By Katrina Santos

I am a canvassing intern for the summer here at Clean Water Action in Rhode Island. In addition to knocking on doors, I got the opportunity to shadow State Director Johnathan Berard for one day to learn how the organization operates on the policy and lobbying side. It was incredibly informative and

Katrina on the Statehouse Steps in Rhode Island. Photo by Dave Gerraughty

RhodeIsland_Canvass_Lobby_Photo by Dave Gerraughty

Direct Democracy at the Statehouse

May 9, 2017 | By Eric Dominguez

I am a canvasser. For four months, I have been knocking on doors and talking to folks about environmental and public health issues with Clean Water Action. I recently graduated from Salve Regina University where I majored in biology with a focus on environmental sciences. I always pictured myself

Much more than just knocking on doors!

February 24, 2017 | By Katie McCarthy

Clean Water Action works hard to keep people involved in the democratic process, even outside of election day. Contrary to popular belief, politicians are not working against the interest of the people. They just have a lot on their plates. Thousands of bills can come across an elected official's

Winter 2016 Ann Arbor field canvass team posing with clipboards in the snow

Out There Every Day

November 16, 2016 | By Emily Woodcock

I work daily with an amazing team of dedicated organizers. We spend 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, year round, regardless of the weather or anything else, knocking on doors and engaging people to take action to protect clean water.