The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined a polluting wood treater in northwest Oregon more than $1 million for a slew of violations stretching back to 2022. Most of the penalty — more than $877,000 — sanctions Stella-Jones over money the company saved by cutting corners on its environmental compliance. DEQ said Stella-Jones saved $577,000 alone by failing to clean out its stormwater treatment system, which could have prevented or mitigated some pollution. Instead, they are ordering the company to test the water more frequently and make upgrades to its stormwater treatment system. DEQ continues to oversee the site by way of air and water quality permits and enforcement of rules around hazardous waste.