The Turtle Bay Exploration Park announced Wednesday the upcoming release of Chinook salmon into the Sacramento River on Friday. As part of the collaborative Conservation Head Start Program developed in partnership with the Coleman Fish Hatchery, the Chinook salmon, which have been staying at Turtle Bay for a year, will be released on the south banks of the Sacramento River near the Sundial Bridge. Officials say that the Chinook salmon is an endangered species that faces significant threats to their survival, which includes habitat loss, water pollution, and challenges posed by climate change. In order to combat these issues and help bolster their population, the Conservation Head Start Program provides a controlled, secure environment for the salmon to grow and thrive in before they are released into the wild.