ABC Water District

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from ABC Water!

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from ABC Water!

12/11/2025

The Forest Lawn Stormwater Park in Boardman, Ohio is an ambitious and innovative project. Conceived to solve an environmental issue in a residential area of Boardman Township, the park’s ultimate use and features have evolved to much more. More here... https://www.abcwaterdistrict.com/forest-lawn-stormwater-park/

11/26/2025

Get some fresh air and take a short walk around Forest Lawn Stormwater Park. Then you can show that pumpkin pie 🥧 who’s boss!

11/13/2025

PHASE TWO: Proposed Forest Lawn Educational Pavilion

Project Funding – ABC Funding, State Capital Budget, Natural Resource Assistance Council (tentative), American Rescue Plan Act (tentative), Land Water Conservation Fund (tentative).

Flood Control – Converting the storm system from a closed system to an open stream system and creating floodplain stormwater management areas that slow the flow and allow areas of controlled flooding.

Water Quality– Slowing the water flow through created floodplain that will allow sediment to settle and decrease erosion.

Habitat – Through stream habitat creation, wetland creation, reforesting areas, pollinator, and meadow areas.

Sustainable Design – Reduction of hardscape, increase pervious areas, natural stormwater detention areas

11/13/2025

PHASE TWO: Proposed Forest Lawn Educational Pavilion

Located as a focal point at the entry to the park, this new structure will serve as an educational center fostering responsible water and habitat stewardship.

Forest Lawn Educational Pavilion will promote awareness of watershed issues and teach park users about the watershed area. Visitors will learn how to help eliminate pollution and runoff that eventually goes to the local rivers system.

A series of visible landscape features that capture, clean, and reuse stormwater runoff will be incorporated into the design. Green infrastructure elements, including rain barrels, permeable paving, and rain gardens will be featured, as well as native plantings, pollinator gardens, and meadows.

The facility will contain exhibits and displays that highlight the site's role Forest Lawn Stormwater Park plays in stormwater management. It will also highlight the importance and ability of natural ecosystems to fit into the urban context.

In addition, the pavilion can be used by groups for classes, community engagement events, workshops, and as a public meeting space.

10/30/2025

If you have a subscription to The Youngstown Vindicator they have an article on our ribbon-cutting event.

BOARDMAN — For the second time in as many days, local dignitaries gathered to dedicate a new feature on the township’s landscape. A day after the Clarence R. Smith Jr. Family Mahoning County First Responder Wellness Center opened with much fanfare near the township’s government center, communi...

10/29/2025

RIBBON CUTTING Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 — Great turnout this morning for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Forest Lawn Stormwater Park — a Community Retreat Protecting Our Homes, Property and Environment.

10/29/2025

WKBN 27 Youngstown OH coverage of ABC Water District's Forest Lawn Stormwater Park Ribbon Cutting

Forest Stormwater Park kicked off a year-long project in the making with a ribbon-cutting Wednesday afternoon

10/29/2025

https://www.wfmj.com/story/53201233/stormwater-park-combats-boardman-flooding-adds-green-space

The Forest Lawn Stormwater Park officially opens its first phase on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the completion of an initiative designed to address long-standing flooding and str

10/24/2025

Situated on the grounds of the former Market St. Elementary School, this initiative was brought to life by the ABC District and Boardman Township to address local flooding and stream erosion that affects countless homes in the vicinity.

In addition to its flood management benefits, the park offers additional innovative features, including green space preservation, providing a nature habitat, improving water quality, and a recreational area for residents to enjoy. More here https://www.abcwaterdistrict.com/forest-lawn-stormwater-park/