Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or blade, National Park Service says (opens original article in a new tab)

A section of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's liner was cut with a sharp knife or blade, damaging a $16 million rehabilitation project, according to the National Park Service. U.S. Park Police reported damage to caulk and foam sealant, along with 70 fence post tops in the pool. The Park Service plans to drain the pool for repairs, while a nonprofit group seeks to halt further work.

• A section of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's liner was cut with a sharp knife or blade on June 9, damaging foam sealant from a $16 million rehabilitation project
• U.S. Park Police reported cuts to caulk over foam sealant and destruction of delaminating surface material, along with 70 fence post tops thrown into the pool
• The National Park Service plans to drain the pool after July Fourth to assess and repair damage, while a nonprofit group seeks to halt further work on the project