Right of Entry Permit to San Diego County Regional Airport Authority for Least Tern Monitoring at Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve

The San Diego Unified Port District has issued a Right of Entry permit, solicitation number 2026-058, granting the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and its authorized agents access to District property at the Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve. The primary purpose of this access is to conduct Least Tern Monitoring Services as mandated by the Endangered Species Act to support ongoing airport projects approved under the 1992 Immediate Action Program. The permit specifically allows for ingress and egress to facilitate these monitoring activities but strictly prohibits any new development, construction, or expansion of the authorized area. The permit is anticipated to remain in effect for approximately five years or until the monitoring work is completed, whichever occurs first. Either the District or the Permittee may terminate the agreement without cause by providing 24 hours written notice. This project is categorized as exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15306, indicating no significant environmental impact. Administrative oversight is managed by the San Diego Unified Port District Development Services Department, with key points of contact including Senior Asset Manager Andrea Ormerod and Planner Kelly Cunningham.