The model run results cover the period of July 5, 2016 through July 25, 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. 
7. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is fully installed, all 6 culvert flap-gates are operating tidally. 
8.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 365 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 340 cfs by the end forecast period. 
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.

With Transfers (Base Case, A) Assumptions

11.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 17,556 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 17,900 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB is at 6,492 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period, increases to 7,180 cfs by July 7, and will stay at 7,180 cfs through the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 800 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period, increases to 1,350 cfs by July 7, and will stay at 1,350 cfs through the end of the forecast period. 

Without Transfers (B) Assumptions

11.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 17,556 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 17,610 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB is at 6,492 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period, increases to 6,830 cfs by July 7, and will stay at 6,830 cfs through the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 800 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period, increases to 1000 cfs by July 7, and will stay at 1000 cfs through the end of the forecast period.