The model run results cover the period May 27 through June 16 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1.  CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1 in May, and to Priority 2 starting June 1.

2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed on weekdays and open on weekends until the last day of this forecast.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. All three gates are in the open position on March 24.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 2436 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 2400 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 228 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 229 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 20007 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 16800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 592 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2100 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3214 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 3600 cfs to the end the forecast period.

9. The Middle River barrier was closed on May 9. Intermediate culvert operations begin on May 22, followed by full culvert operations on June 2.

10. The Old River near Tracy barrier is closed on May 22. Intermediate culvert operations begin on May 22, followed by full culvert operations on June 2.

11. The Grant Line Canal barrier is closed starting June 16. Full culvert operations begin on June 16.