The model run results cover the period August 9 through August 29, 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 closed August 8-10 for maintenance, but open for the remainder of 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 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 180 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to remain about the same by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 307 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to remain about the same by the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 10443 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 9600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB inflow is at 591 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 2717 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2700 cfs by the end of the forecast period.