A representative of Tooele Army Depot notified the COG that the depot's open-detonation season begins April 1 and runs through October. The depot said it will hold a public informational meeting with Q&A next Thursday evening at the Eagle's Nest near the depot to explain permits, safety parameters and the open-detonation and open-burn processes. The depot also plans a media day, inviting local TV stations and newspapers to observe an open detonation; attending media representatives will be allowed to trigger one demonstration detonation under controlled conditions.

Officials from Dugway Proving Ground described planned outreach events for the spring and summer: an April 16 community session at the Zions Bank building in Salt Lake City, a public open house at Dugway on May 1 and events June 12–14 tied to the Army's 250th birthday. Dugway said the June 13 event in Tooele City Park (near Pratt Aquatic Center) will include displays, a cake cutting and a run with Tooele Army Depot participation; June 14 events will be part of the statewide observance at Fort Douglas.

Depot and Dugway staff encouraged municipalities to publicize the informational meeting and said they will share press releases with local governments to help answer resident questions about noise, permits and the season timeline.

Why it matters: Open-detonation activities are recurring safety and environmental operations that affect nearby communities. The public meetings and media day are intended to increase transparency and reduce confusion about permits, safety measures and schedules.