The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington D.C. has turned green due to an algae bloom, a phenomenon experts attribute to "New Pond Syndrome" and conditions like shallow, stagnant water, sunlight, and a new darker interior surface. The Trump administration is employing hydrogen peroxide and nanobubble technology to combat the algae, a recurring issue for the pool.
A $1.7 million no-bid contract awarded to Greenwater Services, a firm tied to Donald Trump donor John J. Cafaro, to install a water purification system at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is under scrutiny. Algae bloomed days after a multi-million dollar refurbishment, raising questions about the contract and the refurbishment itself.
Die Renovierung des Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, angeordnet von Donald Trump, scheint zu scheitern. Frische Farbe blätterte vom Grund ab, weniger als zwei Wochen nach der Verkündung der Fertigstellung. Der Pool wurde im Rahmen von Trumps Plänen für 14,7 Millionen Dollar neu gestaltet.
The Trump administration has declared the algae cleanup at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a "regional and national priority," urging staff to work overtime for July 4 celebrations. The $14 million renovation project turned green shortly after completion due to algae infestation.
Days after a $14 million renovation, President Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, featuring an "American flag blue" bottom, has turned chartreuse due to an algal bloom. Park service workers are using chemicals and ozone nanobubbles to combat the issue, a problem that has plagued the pool for over 100 years.
Donald Trump's $14.2m project to repaint the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool blue has been marred by a rapid algae bloom, just days after its completion. The US Department of the Interior claims a new water treatment system is resolving the issue.
Donald Trump's $14.2m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, intended to turn it a "beautiful" "American flag blue," has been marred by a rapid reappearance of green algae, frustrating the former president's efforts.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, has turned green shortly after a $14.2 million renovation aimed at fixing leaks and achieving "American flag blue" water. Algae clumps were seen being cleared, with officials citing "residual" algae from dormant supply lines. Environmental scientists note the difficulty in controlling algae in such a large body of water, and some visitors question the project's cost and effectiveness.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC has turned green with algae shortly after a $14.2 million renovation aimed at fixing leaks and achieving "American flag blue" water. National Park Service employees are working to clear the algae, which has been a persistent issue since 1922.
President Donald Trump announced a July 4 rally at the Lincoln Memorial, featuring fireworks, military bands, and flyovers, calling it the "most spectacular Trump rally." This event is part of his pattern of centering national celebrations around himself.
Days after a $14 million renovation, green algae has reappeared in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Interior Department claims it's a temporary, normal startup process, but the issue adds to controversy surrounding the project's cost and no-bid contracts.
Donald Trump's $14.2m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is complete, but early public reactions are mixed. Visitors are underwhelmed by the "American flag blue" color and concerned by algae appearing shortly after filling. A spokesperson defended the process, while critics question the cost and contractor selection.
President Trump held a rally-style roundtable in Wisconsin, discussing his administration's agenda, showing off his Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool project, and urging supporters to vote Republican in midterms.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's renovation, painting its basin 'American flag blue,' has finished under Trump's administration despite controversy over costs and drought conditions, with water refilling started.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's renovation, including painting it "American flag blue," is nearing completion under the Trump administration. Critics question the project's escalating costs, estimated at $14.8 million despite Trump's $1.5-$2 million estimate, and its aesthetic, with one group suing to stop the work.
President Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, painting it "American flag blue," is complete and set to be filled with water by Sunday. Critics argue the project is a vanity project amidst voter concerns about cost of living.
A report criticizes President Trump's $13.1 million project to renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, stating it fails to address the underlying plumbing issues that cause leaks and stagnant water, potentially leading to algae growth. Critics argue the project is a "budget-buster" that won't solve the core problem.
A general manager from Donald Trump's golf club is volunteering to help renovate the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, a project Trump is overseeing. The Interior Department confirmed the unpaid involvement, while reports suggest the manager helped recruit a contractor who received a $1.7 million contract.
Donald Trump bragged about renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, comparing its length to skyscrapers and defending the no-bid contract awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings. A lawsuit has been filed against the Interior Department and National Park Service over the "American flag blue" paint.
Donald Trump's order to change the color of Washington DC's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to "American flag blue" has ignited controversy, leading to a lawsuit and debate over cost and historical integrity.
President Trump commissions renovation of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, including painting it blue, to address leaks and aesthetic issues ahead of the US 250th birthday, though structural fixes are uncertain.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, initially estimated at $1.8m by President Trump, now costs $13.1m. A no-bid contract to a Trump-preferred vendor, citing emergency exemptions, sparked a lawsuit alleging historical landmark protection laws were ignored.
A Washington-based nonprofit is asking a judge to stop the Trump administration from altering the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Cultural Landscape Foundation, a nonprofit advocacy organization, is asking a federal judge to halt President Trump's plans to resurface the reflecting pool on the National Mall.
