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Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised
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Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised

By Rachel TreismanJune 19, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views

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Algae turns the newly repainted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green on the National Mall on Tuesday in Washington, DC.

The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.

(Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)

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