The model run results cover the period of September 30, 2014 through October 20, 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 all 6 culvert flap-gates tied open beginning on September 30.
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 was installed on October 1.
7.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards were installed and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates began tidal operation on September 3.
8.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis decreases from 524 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period to 450 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to increase from 648 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 744 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.

With Transfers (Base Case, A) Assumptions

10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7,250 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 6,828 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB intake is at 2,487 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 2,000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1,665 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

Without Transfers (B) Assumptions

10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 8,250 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 5,657 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB intake is at 2,487 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 2,000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1,665 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to zero cfs by the end of the forecast period.