The model run results cover the period September 23 through October 13 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 open position starting September 12.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 826 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 387 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 478 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 16770 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 13650 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 7176 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 6680 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4208 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.