Enrico Bongio Papers 1952-1993 (bulk 1983)

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Enrico Bongio Papers 1952-1993 (bulk 1983)

This collection contains papers and photographs relating to the environmental activism of San Luis Obispo resident Enrico Bongio. The collection contains correspondence with state and federal agencies, and local environmentalists, minutes and agendas of local non-profit environmental groups; articles and newspaper clippings; photographs and slides of the Eastern portion of San Luis Obispo county Kern County adjacent.

2 Hollinger boxes

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SNAC Resource ID: 6650396

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Bongio, Enrico, 1922-

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Enrico Bongio (b. 1922) was a local environmental activist whose efforts focused on protecting the Temblor - Carrizo Plain - Caliente Area in eastern San Luis Obispo County. Bongio raised awareness over the condition of the range caused by sheep and cattle grazing and the resulting effects on the quail and chukar partridge populations. Together with fellow activist Ian McMillan, Bongio successfully raised awareness and advocated for protection of the range through newspaper advocacy and the Spor...