The model run results cover the period August 18 through September 7 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2 through August 21st, and Priority 3 from August 22nd. 
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 371 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 350 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 569 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 592 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 12904 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 13600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB inflow is at 3197 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4406 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3154 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4300 cfs by the end forecast period.