The model run results cover the period September 9 through September 29 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 starting September 5, and will be in the open position on September 12.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 675 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 420 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 decrease to 446 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 18199 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 17600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 7164 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 4206 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 from 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 from July 31.

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