(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ary Faraji, executive director, at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District's facility on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. The district's program of aerial spraying has come under fire by activists concerned about its impact on the environment and west-side communities.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.