The model run results cover the period September 3 through September 23 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 in. Two gates are in the open position. One gate remained closed.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 991 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 900 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 452 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 456 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 20577 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 21250 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 5891 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 4205 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease 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.