Nasty green algae returns to DC’s Reflecting Pool afterTrump’s $14M glow-up

Green algae has reappeared in the Reflecting Pool located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. This occurrence follows a $14 million renovation project, specifically cited as $14.2 million in some reports, which was intended to seal the concrete bottom with an American flag blue finish. Despite the significant investment in these repairs, algal blooms have once again taken over the iconic site just days after the facility officially reopened to the public.