Workers Pour Hydrogen Peroxide Into Reflecting Pool as ScottsMiracle-Gro Pledges $1 Million for South Lawn
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 17
Workers Pour Hydrogen Peroxide Into Reflecting Pool as ScottsMiracle-Gro Pledges $1 Million for South Lawn
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 17
Summary
June 17 crews poured hydrogen peroxide into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after a recent renovation left the landmark algae-green instead of the intended blue.
The Department of the Interior had completed work earlier this month, but parts of the pool were still green by Wednesday, prompting another round of treatment.
At the White House, ScottsMiracle-Gro and the National Park Service began planning South Lawn repairs after the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 fight damaged the grass.
The company committed $1 million to that restoration, while officials were also seeking details on separate National Mall repairs after a visible "8647" marking triggered a U.S. Park Police investigation.