The model run results cover the period of March 15, through April 4, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 throughout the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates will be closed throughout the forecast period.  
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in, and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in open position.
4. The Middle River ag. barrier was installed on March 9, 2016 with all 6 culvert flap-gates tied open. As of March 30, all six flap-gates will be tidally operated. 
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is anticipated to be installed on March 30, 2016 with all 9 flap-gates tidally operated. 
6.  The Spring Head of Old River barrier is anticipated to be installed on April 1, 2016 with all 8 culvert slide-gates opened.
7. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is anticipated to be partially installed on April 16, 2016 with all 6 culvert flap-gates tied open.
8.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is 3,453 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 1,500 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis increases from 660 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 1,270 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 76,108 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 32,850 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. CCFB is at 3,590 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 3,400 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3,400 cfs throughout the forecast period.