The model run results cover the period October 6 through October 26 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3.

2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed until October 8, and will be open from October 9 to October 15. Starting October 16, the gates will be closed on weekdays and open on weekends.

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 1180 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1400 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 301 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 244 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 14318 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 8500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 4986 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 0 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4221 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2700 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.