The model run results cover the period July 14 through August 3 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2 through the end of the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open.
3. Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards were removed and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are open.
4. The Middle River ag. Barrier is closed and all the culvert flap-gates are in tidal operation.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is closed and all the culvert flap-gates are in tidal operation. 
6. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is closed and all the culvert flap-gates are in tidal operation.
7. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1055 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and will increase to a peak flow of 1570 cfs, then decrease to 500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 353 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 698 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 13669 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 13600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB inflow is at 1893 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1500 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4296 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4300 cfs by the end forecast period.