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The model run results cover the period August 20 through September 9 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 and will be closed starting November 1.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. Two gates are in open position. One gate remained closed. The gates will cease operation on August 29.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1182 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 320 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 354 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 21804 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 21500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 3496 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 6680 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2690 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to  4200 cfs to the end the forecast period.

9. The Middle River barrier is in tidal operation from June 10. The Middle River barrier weir was raised 1ft on August 13.

10. The Old River near Tracy barrier is in tidal operation from June 10.

11. The Grant Line Canal barrier is fully closed starting July 18 with all flap gates in tidal operation.