The model run results cover the period September 22 through October 12 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3.

2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. All three gates are in the open position starting September 8.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 664 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 464 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 461 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 458 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 16712 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 11450 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 5997 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4200 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2655 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1800 cfs to the end the forecast period.

9. The Middle River barrier gates are in full operation starting July 7. The weir elevation was raised by 1 foot on July 17.

10. The Old River near Tracy barrier gates are in full operation starting July 7.

11. The Grant Line Canal barrier gates are in full operation starting July 7.