The model run results cover the period of September 16, 2014 through October 6, 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 2 culvert flap-gates tidally operated and 4 flap-gates tied open beginning on September 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. The Fall-Head of Old River barrier is anticipated to be installed on October 3.
7.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards were installed and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates began tidal operation on September 3.
8.  Suisun Marsh salinity control Gates will be closed on September 18.
9.  Suisun Marsh salinity control Gates will resume tidal operation again on September 19.
10.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis decreases from 426 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period to 350 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to increase from 687 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 822 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.

With Transfers (Base Case, A) Assumptions

12.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 8,104 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 8,250 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
13. CCFB intake is at 1,186 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 1,800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
14. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2,726 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 1,650 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

Without Transfers (B) Assumptions

12.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 8,104 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 7,080 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
13. CCFB intake is at 1,186 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 1,800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
14. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2,726 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 830 cfs by the end of the forecast period.