Community Initiatives
Helping Darnestown Stay Informed and Involved
Part of the DCA’s role is helping our neighbors understand the issues, projects and decisions that affect Darnestown. We gather information, connect residents with local leaders and decision-makers, and create opportunities for you to ask questions, share your perspective and advocate for what matters to you.
The DCA generally does not take a position on community issues unless there is a Town Hall vote on it. Instead, we volunteer to provide useful information and give different voices in our community a place to be heard. We want everyone to feel heard and supported.
Initiatives the DCA Has Been Working On
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Roads Task Force
Roads Task Force Traffic, road safety and transportation have a big impact on daily life in Darnestown. Learn about the Roads Task Force, the concerns being studied and the work being done with county and state officials. The Roads Task Force and DCA Safety Committee have merged as of 2026. Esworthy Road Intersection & Safety…
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Safety Committee Updates
DCA Safety Committee Updates Author Description
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Thrive Montgomery 2050
Thrive Montgomery 2050 Author The General Plan is the basis for Master Plans that will directly drive, among other things, development, transportation, and infrastructure in Darnestown proper, our neighbors in the Travilah, Ag Reserve, Germantown, and Gaithersburg, as well as the rest of the County. What is Thrive Montgomery 2050? The MC Planning Department’s initiative…
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School Boundary Study
School Boundary Study School boundaries matter to Darnestown families. Follow the study, understand the proposals and find resources to help you stay informed and participate in the process. 2025 MCPS School Boundary Study What options have been presented for Darnestown Elementary School?
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Whole of Darnestown Project
Whole of Darnestown Project In response to the coronavirus pandemic and the Maryland stay at home order, a collaborative volunteer effort between the Darnestown Civic Association (DCA), Darnestown Presbyterian Church (DPC), and the Darnestown Swim & Racquet Club (DSRC), as well as several community volunteer leaders was kicked off to support members of the Darnestown…
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Solar Farms in Darnestown
Solar Farms in Darnestown Author Description
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Deer Fence Project
Deer Fence Project In the spring of 2011, the DCA, with the approval of MD DNR & Management of Seneca Creek State Park, developed two fenced areas in Seneca Creek State Park to exclude deer. Each enclosure is approximately 1 acre and were developed as an experiment to measure the impact of deer on the forest trees, specifically development…
Have An Issue We Should Know About?
The DCA is here to help Darnestown residents stay conencted to the decisions affecting our community. If there’s an issue you’d like us to learn more about or help bring before the community, we’d like to hear from you!