Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
The National Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project. The damage was reported to the U.S. Park Police on June 9, and an investigation is ongoing. The incident is one of several issues that have plagued the pool's renovation, which is scheduled to be completed before July Fourth.
- ▪A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month.
- ▪About 70 fence post tops were also thrown into the pool.
- ▪The Interior Department initially thought the reported damage was an 'isolated incident' but later discovered recurring cases of vandalism.
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National Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says June 26, 20262:15 AM ET By The Associated Press The U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument are reflected in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Washington. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP WASHINGTON — A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the National Park Service says. The U.S. Park Police responded June 9 to a complaint by the park service, said Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service.
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