The model run results cover the period September 4 through September 24 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, with the flashboards still installed.
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 692 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1140 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 494 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 369 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 17276 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 16090 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 6297 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 5500 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4287 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4250 cfs by the end forecast period.