The model run results cover the period of March 29, through April 18, 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 April 1 all 6 flap-gates will be tidally operated. 
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier was installed on March 25, 2016 with all 9 flap-gates tied open, As of April 1 all 9 flap-gates will be 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 1,218 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 2,000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. The higher flow during the latter part of the forecast period is due to the fishery spring pulse flow. 
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis decreases from 875 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 560 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 50,330 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 23,000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. CCFB is at 1,700 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 500 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2,000 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 1,000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.