Washington's Lincoln Memorial pool turns green days after renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington turned green due to an algae bloom shortly after a $14 million renovation. The project was promoted by President Donald Trump and reopened just days before the discoloration was observed. National Park Service crews were dispatched on June 16 to clean the pool using pumps and vacuum equipment.
- ▪The reflecting pool turned green with algae only days after a $14 million renovation.
- ▪The renovation was promoted by President Donald Trump.
- ▪National Park Service crews were deployed on June 16 to clean the pool.
- ▪Workers used pumps, vacuum equipment, and cleaning stations to remove algae from the water and the newly painted bottom.
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