The model run results cover the period August 23 through September 12 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, and 2 gates are open from August 26, and assumed to be tidal from September 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 170 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to remain at 170 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 278 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to remain at 278 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 9978 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 9150 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB inflow is at 700 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain at 700 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.