Utah’s promise of a nature-rich landscape isn’t equal for every resident
Where Utahns live, who their neighbors are and how much money they make often determine their chances of enjoying the health benefits of Utah’s biodiversity.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fitts Park at 3050 S. 500 East, in South Salt Lake, is pictured on Thursday, May 16, 2024. A city employee described the park as a "little green lung" of the city.
Megan Banta
Jose Davila IV
Megan is a data and policy nerd with a passion for holding officials accountable and finding solutions. She’s originally from the Midwest and comes to Salt Lake City from the Willamette Valley.
Jose Davila IV covers west-side communities and is a Report for America corps member. He previously worked for KUNR Public Radio in Reno, The Toledo Blade and the Yale Daily News. He appreciates tips on the west side's best food, great hikes across the state and pickup volleyball games. Es bilingüe y ama los tostones de su padre más que nada.