The model run results cover the period September 11 through October 1 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 in and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in open position throughout the forecast period.
4. The Middle River ag. Barrier is installed with all 6-culvert flap-gates operating tidally.
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 631 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 536 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 405 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 17283 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 16550 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 5999 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 5800 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4248 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4250 cfs by the end forecast period.