The model run results cover the period October 28 through November 17 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 in October, and to Priority 2 starting November 1.

2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open until October 29, and are closed starting October 30.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. All three gates are in open position starting September 12.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1705 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1100 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 343 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 413 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 11942 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 10250 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 0 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3513 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 tidal operation from July 31. The weir elevation was raised by 1 foot on August 12. The barrier will be breached on November 20.

10. The Old River near Tracy barrier gates are in full tidal operation. The barrier will be breached on October 28.

11. The Grant Line Canal barrier gates are in full tidal operation. The barrier will be breached on November 4.