One of the industries which the Smallwood government managed to lure to the province with the promise of cheap power was the ERCO.

As a direct result of the Earnest Harmon Air Force Base, there are environmental concerns associated with Stephenville and surrounding areas.

People were first drawn to Stephenville because of the excellent fishing grounds and fertile soils.

The negative environmental influences of the American Air Force Base in Stephenville, Newfoundland.