The model run results cover the period July 23 through August 12 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 entire 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 installed with all 9 culvert flap-gates operating tidally since July 19.  
6. The Grant Line Canal Agricultural Barrier is scheduled to be fully installed by July 26 with all 6 culvert flap-gates operating tidally.
7.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 3068 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 320 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to about 390 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 17088 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 17250 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 6673 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 4300 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4400 cfs by the end of the forecast period.