The model run results cover the period August 25 through September 14, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 throughout 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 and 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 500 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 estimated to increase from 505 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 647 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 15475 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 12600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 5400 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2600 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.