The model run results cover the period of July 26, 2016 through August 15, 2016 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 open as of June 18, and will remain open throughout the forecast period.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are removed, 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. The barrier was raised 1 foot June 22. 
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is installed with all 9 culvert flap-gates operating tidally. 
6. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is fully installed with all 6 culvert flap-gates operating tidally. 
7.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 260 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period stays at the same for the whole forecast period. 
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis decreases from 427 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 420 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.

With Transfers (Base Case, A) Assumptions

9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 19,076 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 19,080 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 7,110 cfs for the major portion of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 800 cfs cfs at the beginning of the forecast period , and increases to 1,650 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

Without Transfers (B) Assumptions

9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 18,764 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 18,580 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 7,110 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 6,910 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 800 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 1,450 cfs by the end of the forecast period.