The model run results cover the period August 6 through August 26 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2, then to Priority 3 from July 1. 
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open from June 14, and will be closed starting August 15.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. Two gates are in open position. One gate remained closed. 
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 782 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 388 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 384 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 22568 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 23000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 6674 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 3513 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.
10. The Old River near Tracy barrier is in tidal operation from June 10.
11. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control gates are tidally operational starting July 1. 
12. The Grant Line Canal barrier is fully closed starting July 18 with all flap gates in tidal operation.