Lincoln Reflecting Pool Turns Green Days After $14.2 Million Renovation
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 15
Lincoln Reflecting Pool Turns Green Days After $14.2 Million Renovation
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 15
Summary
$14.2 million in renovation work was followed within days by algae overrunning the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, leaving the newly repainted basin visibly green.
National Park Service crews were skimming and pushing algae toward an aeration area after the basin was painted dark "American Flag Blue" and the pool was refilled last week.
The project began in April and was completed as part of preparations tied to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
The rapid bloom undercut a renovation meant to address leaks and recurring algae problems at one of Washington's most prominent landmarks.