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Did the Reflecting Pool remodel cause the bright green algae bloom?

The Hill
June 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Did the Reflecting Pool remodel cause the bright green algae bloom?

Donald Trump's vision was to paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a darker shade of "American flag blue" to celebrate the country's 250th birthday. But this week, it's been looking more green than blue.

Donald Trump's vision was to paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a darker shade of "American flag blue" to celebrate the country's 250th birthday. But this week, it's been looking more green than blue.