The model run results cover the period August 15 through September 4 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3.

2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are installed on August 14, two gates in tidal position on August 15, and one gate is closed for maintenance.

4. The Middle River ag. barrier was closed on July 27, with all culvert flap-gates in tidal operation.

5. The Old River at Tracy ag. Barrier was closed on August 17, with all culvert flap-gates in tidal operation.

6. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 4400 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 3500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 153 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 194 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

8. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 16562 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 15900 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

9. CCFB inflow is at 6680 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain at 6680 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

10. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4200 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain at 4200 cfs to the end the forecast period.