Civic Engagement and Elections

Clean Water Action harnesses grassroots power by engaging and mobilizing our members and endorsing clean water leaders in elections from the local to national level.

16 new Clean Water leaders in Congress!
National

A Winning Strategy for Clean Water Candidates

After the 2016 elections, Clean Water Action put a renewed effort into organizing communities with an eye toward electing a pro-environment majority in Congress in 2018.

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Recent Actions

District of Columbia

Support the DC Fair Elections Bill!

Please tell your councilmember you support the DC Fair Elections bill because you believe everyone’s voice counts, not just those of big donors.

Support the DC Fair Elections Bill!
Massachusetts

Who deserves clean air and water?

Everyone deserves clean energy and a healthy environment, but many Massachusetts communities bear a greater health burden from fossil fuel pollution.

Take Action for Clean Energy
New Jersey

Sign the Petition to Pass New Jersey’s Green Amendment!

We are working with Delaware Riverkeeper Network to pass New Jersey's Green Amendment and we need your help!

Sign the Petition to Pass New Jersey’s Green Amendment!
New Jersey

Tell Legislators What You Think About Their Scores!

Your legislators won't change their bad voting records or continue to bravely vote with the environment unless they know you're paying attention. Contact your legislators and let them know what you think of their grades!

Tell Legislators What You Think About Their Scores!

Press Releases

January 15, 2019
Clean Water Action: Heed Gov. Murphy's Call for Stronger, Fairer NJ

Trenton, NJ -- Clean Water Action NJ State Director Amy Goldsmith released the following statement in response to Governor Murphy's State of the State at 2 pm today.

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January 14, 2019
Broad Coalition of Advocates, Faith Leaders and Concerned New Jersey Residents Call for Movement on Progressive Priority Legislation at the “People’s State of the State”

Trenton, NJ – On the eve of Governor Murphy's State of the State, a broad coalition coalition of advocates, faith leaders, and concerned New Jersey residents held their own People's State of the State outside the State House Annex to urge the state Legislature to move on key progressive legislative priorities.

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January 10, 2019
Broad Coalition of Advocates, Faith Leaders and Concerned New Jersey Residents to Call for Movement on Progressive Priority Legislation at the “People’s State of the State”

Leaders and impacted individuals will speak to the urgent need to pass progressive policies that benefit all New Jerseyans, not just the wealthy and well-connected.

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Related Civic Engagement and Elections Topics

Civic Engagement and Elections Publications

Civic Engagement and Elections Blog Posts

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A Disrespectful Nomination
January 9, 2019

Today’s business –as-usual announcement is jarring given the federal government budget impasse and partial shutdown. “Partial” hardly applies to the current situation as it pertains to EPA. Nearly 95% of EPA staff in the Washington, D.C. area and around the country are considered “non-essential” and are not working

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Ian and Tova, Massachusetts 2018 Interns
Leaders of the future are here now
December 27, 2018

You know that Clean Water Action fights for clean air, clean water and healthy communities, but did you know we are also helping to train and mentor the next generation of environmental leaders? Our Youth Action Council offers opportunities for Boston area students to raise their voices in the movement and our internship program gives an in depth experience to two rising leaders each semester. 

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The story of 2018: You.
December 26, 2018

Clean Water members and activists are part of a big story. It's a story that special interests and their allies in Congress and the White House don’t want to hear.

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