The model run results cover the period of March 22, through April 11, 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 2,296 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 920 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis increases from 695 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 62,370 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 21,450 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. CCFB is at 2,989 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 750 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3,413 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 750 cfs by the end of the forecast period.