The model run results cover the period of July 28, through August 17, and are based on the following assumptions:

Both the DWR and Reclamation are involved in moving third party water from the north to the south for each Project’s contractors.  DWR is looking at moving water during the summer period.  The USBR is looking at moving water later (Sept – Nov).  Transfers will come from Sellers on the Yuba, Bear, American and the Feather for the SWP; and Yuba and Sacramento for the CVP.  The total volume moving across the Delta can be around 200 TAF (+/-).

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1 as of May 1.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates had been open since June 26, however they were closed on July 20 and reopened on July 24.The gates are anticipated to remain open throughout the remainder of the forecast period.  
3. The Middle River ag. barrier was installed on March 31, with all 6 culvert flap-gates tied open. As of April 3, all six flap-gates are being tidally operated, and barrier was raised one foot on June 4. 
4. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier was installed on April 3, with all 9 flap-gates tidally operated. 
5. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier was partially installed on April 17, with all 6 culvert flap-gates tied open. The barrier was fully closed with all 6 culvert flap-gates tidally operating beginning on June 18.
6. The West False River drought barrier was installed on May 28. 
7.  The three Suisun Marsh salinity control gates tidal operation was changed to open position, the flashboards were removed, and the boat lock was closed on June 2. 
8.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 163 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is projected to stay at about 110 cfs through the forecast period.  
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to increase from 771 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 1170 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.

With Transfers (Base Case, A) Assumptions

10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7,720 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period, then decreases to 6784 cfs on August 13, and increases to 7,334 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB intake is at 340 cfs for the first 4 days of the forecast period, and remains at 490 cfs for the remainder of the forecast period.
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 300 cfs for the first 4 days of the forecast period, and remains at 700 cfs for the remainder of the forecast period.

Without Transfers (B) Assumptions

10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7, 720 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period then decreases to 5,130 cfs on August 13, and increases to 6,680 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB intake is at 40 cfs for the first 4 days of the forecast period, and remains at 380 cfs for the remainder of the forecast period.
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 300 cfs for the first 4 days of the forecast period, and remains at 290 cfs for the remainder of the forecast period.