The model run results cover the period May 24, through June 13, 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 are closed, but will be open for the upcoming weekends of May 27 through May 31, June 3 through June 6, and June 10 through June 13.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in through May 23,  the flashboards are scheduled to be removed during May 24 to 26. The three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in open position.
4. The Middle River ag. barrier is installed with all 6 culvert flap-gates operating tidally. 
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is installed with all 9 culvert flap-gates operating tidally. 
6.  The Spring Head of Old River barrier was installed on April 1, 2016 with all 8 culvert slide-gates open. The barrier is scheduled to be removed June 1.
7. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier was partially installed on April 15, 2016 with all 6 culvert flap-gates tied open. The barrier is scheduled to be fully installed June 6.
8.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1,168 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 650 cfs by the end of the forecast period. The higher flow during the earlier part of the forecast period is due to the fishery spring pulse flow. 
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis increases from 410 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 590 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 14,698 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 11,058 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. CCFB is at 594 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 1,600 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1,927 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.