The Oregon Department of Environmental quality levied 11 penalties in December, totaling $227,030.
Recipients included a Dallas quarry that polluted Rickreall Creek, a Junction City quarry with multiple stormwater violations and a Bend resident storing at least 6,000 used tires on his property.
Recipients can appeal their fines by requesting a hearing within 20 days of receiving their penalty letter. DEQ sometimes reduces or eliminates fines after appeals…