The model run results cover the period of October 7, 2014 through October 27, 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 are in open position as of October 7.
8.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis increases from 572 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period to 1,500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to decrease from 433 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 207 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.

With Transfers (Base Case, A) Assumptions

10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 6,696 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 7,128 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB intake is at 790 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 811 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 570 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

Without Transfers (B) Assumptions

10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 6,696 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 5,957 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB intake is at 790 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 811 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to zero cfs by the end of the forecast period.