The model run results cover the period September 1 through September 21, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1 throughout the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are currently removed, and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in open position, however by September 10th flashboards will be installed and the salinity control gates will be in tidal operation. 
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 518 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 580 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is estimated to decrease from 498 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 462 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 13017 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 12950 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 2180 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2200 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4311 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.