The model run results cover the period August 16 through September 5 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 throughout the forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in, all three gates are closed for maintenance through August 26, thereafter two gates will be 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 was closed with all culvert flap-gates in tidal position. The barrier crest was raised by 1 foot on June 27.
6. The Old River at Tracy ag. Barrier was closed with all culvert flap-gates in tidal position. 
7. The Grant Line Canal ag. Barrier was closed with all culver flap-gates in tidal position. 
8. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 167 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 120 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 254 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 267 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 9316 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 9050 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB inflow is at 690 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 700 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2712 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2700 cfs to the end the forecast period.