The model run results cover the period August 7 through August 27 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 for  the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open 100% for the entire forecast period.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are out and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in open position from the beginning of the model run through July 26. Beginning on July 27 through July 31, the flashboards are installed and the gates remain in the open position.  Beginning on August 1 through the end of the forecast period, flashboards are in and the salinity control gates are tidally operated.
4. The Middle River ag. Barrier is installed with all 6-culvert flap-gates operating tidally since June 13.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is installed with all 9 flap-gates operating tidally since June 13.  However, leaks in the flap gates were discovered and fixed in early July.
6. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is installed all 6-culvert flap-gates operating tidally since June 21.
7.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 651 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 650 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 379 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to remain at 379 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 19670 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 17800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 6492 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 6200 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4262 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4200 cfs by the end forecast period.