The model run results cover the period September 19 through October 9, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1.CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 throughout the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed Monday through Thursday and open Friday through Sunday throughout the forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards were installed on August 14, and two gates are in tidal position and one gate is closed for maintenance.
4. The Middle River ag. Barrier was closed with all culvert flap-gates in tidal position on July 27.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. Barrier was closed and all culvert flap-gates in tidal position on August 17.
6. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1707 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1700 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 334 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 336 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
8. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 18848 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 18600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. CCFB inflow is at 4991 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 6000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3483 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 3500 cfs the same by the end of the forecast period.