The model run results cover the period September 29 through October 19 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1. 
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open until October 13, then open again on October 17. 
3. The Suisun Marsh Salinity Control gates are in open position beginning September 21.
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 515 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1790 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 630 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 567 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 10243 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 9000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB inflow is at 1982 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 900 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4295 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4300 cfs by the end forecast period.