The model run results cover the period of August 26, 2014 through September 15, 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. 
6.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards will be installed and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates will begin tidal operation on September 3.
7.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis decreases from 320 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period to 300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to increase from 436 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 463 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
9. 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 8,274 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 8,854 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. CCFB intake is at 1,491 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 8,274 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 8,035 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. CCFB intake is at 1,491  cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 1,930 cfs by the end of the forecast period.