Maryland’s conservation streak shows how far a small state can go

Maryland’s conservation streak shows how far a small state can go

Maryland just became the first U.S. state to meet the “30 by 30” conservation goal — six years early — and it's already aiming for 40% by 2040.Cara Buckley reports for The New York Times.In short:Maryland has permanently protected nearly 1.9 million acres of land from development, including forests, farms, and coastal areas vital for wildlife, carbon storage, and clean water.The state's success is credited to bipartisan cooperation, smart use of…