The model run results cover the period August 2 through August 22 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 from July 1. 
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in, and 2 gates are open from June 1, and 1 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 culvert flap-gates in tidal operation on June 1. The barrier crest was raised by 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 300 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 150 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 317 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 430 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 11136 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 10800 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 at 600 cfs 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 at 2700 cfs by the end of forecast period.