The boards of Lower Tule River and Pixley Irrigation Districts in Tulare County announced that their longtime legal counsel, Alex Peltzer, is taking on the role of general manager. His first day will be May 22.  Peltzer replaces Eric Limas, who resigned to become chief operating officer at the Friant Water Authority.  Lower Tule River is one of the largest irrigation districts in the state, covering more than 104,000 acres with more than 150 miles of canals and Tule River frontage in the southern portion of Tulare County’s flatlands. It is known for playing an active role in local, state and federal water policy. Nearby, Pixley covers nearly 70,000 acres. 

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