Reward offered for info on illegal dumping of used tires

The Bureau of Reclamation is offering a reward for information concerning the illegal dumping of used vehicle tires into the Chandler Canal near the water intake structures at the Chandler Powerplant located about 10 miles east of Prosser.

Authorities say that about 100 used vehicle tires were found floating outside the water intake structures at the Chandler Powerplant in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

Reclamation officials report that the tires were removed from the area before they caused any significant damage to the powerplant. It is believed the tires were dumped int...