Why the Reflecting Pool Is Full of Algae After Trump's Renovation (opens original article in a new tab)

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is experiencing an algae bloom despite a $14 million renovation by the Trump administration, with factors including hot weather, water source, and climate change contributing to the issue.

• Interior Department used hydrogen peroxide to treat algae in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
• Trump's renovation included $14 million upgrade to make pool
• Algae bloom occurred shortly after pool's renovation, with factors including hot weather and water source
• Climate change and high temperatures contribute to algae growth, according to experts