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The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington, D.C. turned green due to algae blooms after being refilled following a multi-million dollar repainting project.
Washington, D.C.
Who
Trump administration, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, National Park Service, Steve Goodale, Rosalina Stancheva Christova, Taylor Rogers, Loay Hidmi
What
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington, D.C. turned green due to algae blooms after being refilled following a multi-million dollar repainting project.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:43:05 GMT · 2h 15m ago
Where
Washington, D.C. ·
Why
Experts attribute the algae growth to 'New Pond Syndrome,' excellent conditions in the shallow, sunny pool, and potential acceleration from the recent renovation affecting nutrient balance and water temperature.
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The algae bloom necessitates mitigation efforts, including hydrogen peroxide and nanobubble technology, and raises questions about maintenance and underlying filtration issues for the multi-million dollar renovation.
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