The model run results cover the period August 6 through August 26 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. The Barrier was raised by 1 foot on July 31.
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 is installed with all 6 culvert flap-gates operating tidally since July 26.
7. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 2528 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 388 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 522 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 19385 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 19550 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB inflow is at 3986 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4303 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4300 cfs by the end forecast period.