William Ashe oral history transcript

Mr. Ashe held the following positions: Region 4, Atlanta Office as Forester Appraiser; Washington D.C. as Chief Appraiser; Region 2 as Head of the Realty Office; Region 5 as Deputy Regional Director; Head of the Coastal Program. Post Fish and Wildlife Service he worked for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, The National Refuge Association Mr. Ashe is responsible for acquiring lands and establishing many refuges that we enjoy today such as Piedmont, Sevilleta, Great Dismal Swamp, and many more. He was also instrumental in helping women get promoted within the Fish and Wildlife Service and believed that the best person for the job should get the job regardless of sex. Organization: FWS Name: William "Bill" Ashe Years: 1953-1990 Program: Realty (Refuges) Keywords: Biography, Employees (USFWS), History, Wildlife Refuges, Realty, Forests, Management, Environments (Natural), Conservation, Legislation, Migratory birds, Diversity, Coastal environments, Coastal Restoration, Coastal Zone management.