The model run results cover the period September 29 through October 19 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3.

2. The Delta Cross Channel gates remain open until September 30, after which they are closed on weekdays and open on weekends.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. All three gates are in open position starting September 9.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 700 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 630 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 502 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 495 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 15844 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 8800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 7171 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3579 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1800 cfs to the end the forecast period.

9. The Middle River barrier gates are in full operation. The weir elevation was raised by 1 foot on July 17.

10. The Old River near Tracy barrier gates are in full operation.

11. The Grant Line Canal barrier gates are in full operation.