The model run results cover the period of August 19, 2014 through September 8, 2014 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates operate Priority 2 schedule for the entire forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates were opened on June 13th.
3. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is installed with all flap gates tidally operating as of April 8.
4. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is fully installed with 3 culvert flap-gates tidally operated and 3 flap-gates tied open beginning on August 12.
5. The Middle River ag. barrier is installed with all flap-gates tidally operated as of April 8.  The barrier was raised 1 foot on June 26 at 3:00 PM. 
6.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis decreases from 370 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period to 300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to increase from 400 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 484 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 800 cfs for the entire forecast period.

With Transfers (Base Case, A) Assumptions

8.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7,481 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 9,869 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. CCFB intake is at 987 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 2,500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

Without Transfers (B) Assumptions

8.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7,481 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 9,059 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. CCFB intake is at 987 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 1,930 cfs by the end of the forecast period.