Welcome to the ENKON Blog: Practical Environmental Guidance for BC Development

At ENKON, we’re in the field early, drafting reports late, and walking alongside clients through every step of the development permitting process. Now, we’re bringing our insight directly to you—right here on our blog.

Whether you’re a homeowner planning a backyard project, a developer navigating riparian setbacks, or an engineer or architect designing within environmentally sensitive areas, we’ve built this blog to be your go-to source for practical BC environmental guidance.

Our Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) collecting real-time stream and culvert data - part of how we deliver accurate, site-specific environmental guidance in BC for permitting, planning, and compliance.

What to Expect

We’re not here to recycle textbook definitions. Instead, we’ll be diving into real-world questions like:

• Do I need an environmental report to build a laneway house or install a pool?

• What’s the difference between a ditch and a stream—and why does it matter?

• How close to a creek can I build in BC?

• What happens if I find a bird nest during construction?

We’ll also walk you through recent changes to provincial and municipal regulations, from RAPR updates and floodplain permitting to steep slope rules and agricultural land use changes.

A Few Posts Coming Soon

• Best Practices for Construction Near Sensitive Ecosystems

• The Cost of Non-Compliance: Environmental Fines You Should Know About

• How ENKON Supports Sustainable Development in Western Canada

• Day in the Life of an Environmental Consultant

…plus many more designed to clarify permitting, spotlight BC’s environmental regulations, and share the on-the-ground experience of our team.

Why We’re Sharing BC Environmental Guidance

1. Because environmental compliance shouldn’t be confusing.

2. Because good development and habitat protection go hand in hand.

3. And because a little planning can save you months of delay—and tens of thousands of dollars.

Whether you're new to environmental permitting or a seasoned builder, we hope this space becomes a valuable tool for your projects.

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Let’s Build Smarter, Together.

Welcome to the ENKON blog!

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