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Honors And Recognition

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  • West Basin Municipal Water District

    • The West Basin Municipal Water District honors Jim Burton for his work in championing environmental stewardship and preservation of the Ballona Wetlands. Jim Burton is enthusiastically committed to protecting and restoring the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, Freshwater Marsh, and Riparian Corridor. He and others at EcoKai annually devote hundreds of volunteer hours to the Friends of Ballona Wetlands and Ballona Wetlands Conservancy,

  • City of Los Angeles

    • City of Los Angeles 2022
      • The City of Los Angeles presents a Certificate of Commendation to Jim Burton for his dedication to environmental protection and rehabilitation, as evidenced by his heroic work in and around the Ballona Wetlands Freshwater Marsh. The impact Jim Burton and his team have made on the area has singlehandedly helped protect the wildlife.
    • City of Los Angeles 2023
      • The City of Los Angeles honors Jim Burton with a Certificate of Commendation for his commitment to the constituents of the 11th Council District and the City of Los Angeles. His outstanding work in the Ballona Wetlands furthers the common goal of making Los Angeles a better place in which to live, work, and thrive.

  • City of Manhattan Beach

  • California Legislature Assembly

    • The California Legislature Assembly honors Jim Burton for his dedication as a steward and advocate of the Ballona Wetlands. It is his leadership and outstanding service in protecting the Ballona Wetlands that have provided Los Angeles with the opportunity to preserve humanity’s connection with the natural world.

  • Friends of Ballona Wetlands

    • Volunteer of the Year 2021
      • The Friends of Ballona Wetlands honors Jim Burton as the 2021 Volunteer of the Year for being an indispensable part of the Friends of Ballona Wetlands team. Jim Burton has a strong love and sense of responsibility for nature. For more than a decade, he has volunteered his time, resources, professional knowledge, problem-solving, and expert skills. It is with honor that Jim Burton lends his time and the resources of EcoKai Environmental, Inc. to assist the Friends of Ballona Wetlands in accomplishing their vision of restoration.
    • Wetland Warrior Award 2023
      • The Friends of Ballona Wetlands honors Jim Burton with the 2023 Wetland Warrior Award for his dedication to the mission of the Friends of Ballona Wetlands. Jim Burton exemplifies environmental stewardship and is recognized for his outstanding contributions to restoring and preserving the Ballona Wetlands.