The model run results cover the period of August 16, 2016 through September 5, 2016 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Modified Priority 3 for August, and Priority 3 for September.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates have been open as of June 18, and will remain open throughout the forecast period.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are removed, the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in open position.
4. The Middle River ag. barrier is installed with all 6 culvert flap-gates operating tidally. The barrier was raised 1 foot June 22. 
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is installed with all 9 culvert flap-gates operating tidally. 
6. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is fully installed with all 6 culvert flap-gates operating tidally. 
7.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 283 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 250 cfs by the end forecast period. 
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis increases from 410 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 590 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.

With Transfers (Base Case, A) Assumptions

9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 19,795 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 16,580 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 7,180 cfs throughout the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3,350 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 2,400 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 


Without Transfers (B) Assumptions

9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 19,795 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 16,080 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 7,060 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 7,100 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3,350 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 2,100 cfs by the end of the forecast period