The model run results cover the period August 11 through August 31, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1 through August 20, and to Priority 2 for the remainder of the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are removed, and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in open position.
4. The Middle River ag. Barrier is closed with all the culvert flap-gates in tidal operation.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is closed with all the culvert flap-gates in tidal operation.
6. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is closed with all the culvert flap-gates in tidal operation.
7.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 510 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 450 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is estimated to increase from 543 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 581 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 11905 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 13500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 1400 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 3452 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4300 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to stay the same through the end of the forecast period.