Nimbus Fish Hatchery Helps Release Salmon Into Waterways

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: California Department of Fish and Wildlife workers stand in a raceway as they prepare to transfer thousands of young fingerling Chinook into the tanker truck at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Water flows out of a pipe into a raceway at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Young fingerling Chinook salmon jump out of the water in a raceway at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon are released into a holding pen as they are transferred from a truck into the Mare Island Strait on May 11, 2021 in Vallejo, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: California Department of Fish and Wildlife workers prepare to attach a tube to a tanker truck before releasing thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon into a holding pen in the Mare Island Strait on May 11, 2021 in Vallejo, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: In an aerial view, thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon are released into a holding pen as they are transferred from a truck into the Mare Island Strait on May 11, 2021 in Vallejo, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: In an aerial view, thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon are released into a holding pen as they are transferred from a truck into the Mare Island Strait on May 11, 2021 in Vallejo, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: In an aerial view, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife worker dumps a bucket of water into a tanker truck as thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon are released into a holding pen in the Mare Island Strait on May 11, 2021 in Vallejo, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: In an aerial view, California Department of Fish and Wildlife workers prepare to release thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon into a holding pen in the Mare Island Strait on May 11, 2021 in Vallejo, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: A California Department of Fish and Wildlife worker climbs off of his tanker truck after it was filled with thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: A California Department of Fish and Wildlife worker monitors a tube transferring thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon from a raceway into a tanker truck at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: California Department of Fish and Wildlife workers connect a tube before transferring thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon from a raceway into a tanker truck at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: A California Department of Fish and Wildlife worker climbs onto his truck as thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon are being transferred from a raceway into a tanker truck at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: California Department of Fish and Wildlife workers monitor a tube that is transferring thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon from a raceway into a tanker truck at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: California Department of Fish and Wildlife workers use a moveable barrier to slowly transfer thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon from a raceway into a tanker truck at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: California Department of Fish and Wildlife worker rides a moveable barrier as he slowly transfers thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon from a raceway into a tanker truck at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: A California Department of Fish and Wildlife worker stands on his truck as thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon are being transferred from a raceway into the tanker truck at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: A California Department of Fish and Wildlife tanker truck drives by cutouts of salmon on a fence at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: A California Department of Fish and Wildlife workers prepare to transfer thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon from a raceway into a tanker truck at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: A California Department of Fish and Wildlife driver salt into the water in his tanker before thousands of young fingerling Chinook salmon are transferred from a raceway into the tank at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Young fingerling Chinook salmon jump out of the water in a raceway at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Young fingerling Chinook salmon jump out of the water in a raceway at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hatchery Assists Salmon Release Into Waterways Due To Drought

GOLD RIVER, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Young fingerling Chinook salmon swim in a raceway at Nimbus Hatchery on May 11, 2021 in Gold River, California. As California enters an extreme drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is beginning to truck millions young hatchery-raised Chinook salmon closer to the Pacific Ocean to assist the fish with migration. The state is taking provocative action due to the drought and the projected low water levels in Central Valley rivers which could to decrease the chance of survival for the young migrating fish. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)