Expert Proposes Water Fleas to Combat Reflecting Pool Algae Blooms

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An expert suggests introducing water fleas (Daphnia) to consume algae in the Reflecting Pool, offering a natural alternative to chemical and mechanical interventions.
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An expert suggests introducing water fleas (Daphnia) to consume algae in the Reflecting Pool, offering a natural alternative to chemical and mechanical interventions. The Trump administration has employed various methods, including scraping and hydrogen peroxide, amidst ongoing vandalism concerns and indictments.

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Expert Proposes Water Fleas to Combat Reflecting Pool Algae Blooms

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