The model run results cover the period September 24 through October 14 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3.

2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed during September 24 - October 1. Then cloased again between October 7 - October 11.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. Two gates are in tidal operation from September 6. One gate remained closed. Tidal operation will cease on September 30.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1270 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 404 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 449 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 20104 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 12200 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 4996 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4180 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4214 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 in tidal operation from July 18.