The model run results cover the period August 12 through September 1 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. All three gates are in tidal operation.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 399 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 380 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 499 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 501 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 21691 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 20000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 7166 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 7180 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4211 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 gates are in full tidal operation starting July 31. The weir elevation was raised by 1 foot on August 12.

10. The Old River near Tracy barrier gates are in full tidal operation starting July 31.

11. The Grant Line Canal barrier gates are in full tidal operation starting July 31.