The model run results cover the period of August 9, 2016 through August 29, 2016 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to modified Priority 3 throughout the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are 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 260 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 200 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 19,773 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 16,830 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 6,500 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 7,180 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1,650 cfs throughout the forecast period.

Without Transfers (B) Assumptions

9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 19,773 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 16,305 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 6,380 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 7,060 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1,650 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 1,350 cfs by the end of the forecast period.