Key events in the timeline of the California condor in Utah include:
- 1980s: The California condor population declines drastically due to habitat loss and lead poisoning, prompting conservation efforts.
- 1987: The last wild condors are captured for a breeding program, marking a critical point in the species' recovery initiative.
- 1996: Captive breeding efforts yield success, and several condors are released into the wild in California and Arizona.
- 2000s: Reintroduction efforts expand to include areas in Utah as part of a broader population recovery strategy.
- Present: Continued monitoring and conservation measures are in place as the species remains endangered, but numbers show gradual improvement.