The model run results cover the period August 28 through September 17 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 August 1, the flashboards are installed and the gates remain in the open position.  Beginning on August 2 through August 31, flashboards are in and the salinity control gates are tidally operated. After August 31 the gates return to the open position.
4. The Middle River ag. Barrier is installed with all 6-culvert flap-gates operating tidally. The barrier was raised by 1 foot on August 17.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is installed with all 9 flap-gates operating tidally.
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 642 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1040 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 504 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 378 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 16942 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 16450 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 5992 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 6040 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4260 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4200 cfs by the end forecast period.