I still pose a threat. Are sometimes made to look like small toys or birds, thus attracting unsuspecting children. Over the past 55 years, mines have caused more death and injury than nuclear and chemical weapons combined. On 15 April 1997 a resolution was brought to the Maine State House and Senate by a Mid Coast Chapter Board Member. This resolution to ban the use, stockpiling, and sale of anti-personnel landmines worldwide was passed.
Maine is the first state in the nation to pass such a resolution.
In the Fall of 1997, our chapter hosted a forum about landmines at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. The Mid Coast Chapter offers Landmine Awareness and Education programs to local schools, civic groups and organizations. Our Landmine Education and Awareness programs can be tailored to meet the needs of any audience. Please contact us to arrange for our Landmine Speakers Bureau to make a presentation at your school, church, group or civic organization. People in the mid coast Maine area have family ties that link them to nations all over the world.