The model run results cover the period July 16 through August 5 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 for the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open for the forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are out and the three salinity control gates are open throughout the forecast period.
4. The Middle River Agricultural Barrier is installed with all 6 culvert flap-gates operating tidally since July 3.
5. The Old River at Tracy Agricultural Barrier is scheduled to be installed by July 19 with all 9 culvert flap-gates operating tidally.
6. The Grant Line Canal is scheduled to be installed by July 27 with all 6 culvert flap-gates operating tidally.
7. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 3023 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 2300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 332 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 437 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 16963 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 17100 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB inflow is at 6671 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 7180 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4296 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4400 cfs by the end forecast period.