The model run results cover the period July 26 through August 15 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 throughout the forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in, two gates are open, and one gate remains closed for maintenance.
4. The temporary False River drought barrier was closed on April 13.
5. The Middle River ag. barrier is closed with all the culvert flap-gates in tidal position. The barrier was raised 1 foot on June 27. 
6. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is closed with all the culvert flap-gates in tidal position.
7. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is closed with all the culvert flap-gates in tidal position.
8. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 200 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 170 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 253 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 300 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 11389 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 11150 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB inflow is at 600 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain the same by the end of the forecast period.
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2700 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain the same by the end of the forecast period.