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politics11 days ago•108 min saved

Green Slime Overshadows Trump's Reflecting Pool Renovation

New photos show the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is heavily green with algae despite Trump’s multi‑million renovation, as fencing surrounds the site ahead of the July 4 deadline. Trump blames critics and vandals, calling them “Radical Left SCUM,” while experts say heat and a darker coat from renovations helped the bloom. Hydrogen peroxide treatments and other tech have yet to fully resolve the problem, and questions linger about vandalism claims, with officials reporting few arrests while the pool remains closed to visitors.

via The Daily Beast|

#algae-bloom #donald-trump #lincoln-memorial

politics12 days ago•3 min saved

Trump touts Lincoln Reflecting Pool as 'in full use' amid algae bloom and peeling paint

President Trump claimed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is 'in full use' after an algae bloom and peeling paint appeared during renovations, blaming 'criminal, radical left vandals' for the damage. The story also notes ongoing renovations and a forthcoming overhaul of East Potomac Golf Links, with reports of seven arrests and 18 police records linked to the pool and at least one publicly identified arrest for destruction of government property. The algae and paint issues come as federal authorities assess incidents around the landmark amid broader renovation efforts.

via USA Today|

#algae-bloom #arrests #lincoln-reflecting-pool

politics15 days ago•8 min saved

Capitol pool stays crystal clear as Lincoln pool battles algae

Capitol Reflecting Pool, managed by the Architect of the Capitol, is routinely drained, cleaned, and repaired and remains crystal clear. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, renovated in a $7.3 million project, faced algae blooms and required hydrogen peroxide treatment, prompting scrutiny over the pace and scope of the rehab.

via Politico|

#algae-bloom #architect-of-the-capitol #capitol-reflecting-pool

politics15 days ago•9 min saved

Feasibility hurdles kept a prior pool bidder out of the Trump project as the blue coating peels and costs soar

Two Sika reps say they declined the Reflecting Pool renovation for feasibility and a tight July deadline; Rhino Linings was later contracted, but the blue finish has begun peeling and the water has turned green with algae, fueling political backlash, lawsuits, and scrutiny as project costs balloon from about $1.8 million to roughly $14.7 million.

via CNN|

#algae-bloom #politics #reflecting-pool

entertainment16 days ago•3 min saved

Daily Show Mocks Trump’s Reflecting Pool Vandalism Claims With Algae Exposé

The Daily Show's Josh Johnson debunks Trump’s claim that vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, offering a natural explanation for the pool’s green tint—an algae bloom fueled by shallow water and hot weather—while poking fun at social-media ‘pool experts’ and Trump’s past assertions; the piece notes renovation work using nanobubbler technology to combat algae, and, as of late June, the pool looked clearer though some algae remained at the corners amid hot conditions.

via USA Today|

#algae-bloom #daily-show #entertainment

us-news19 days ago•16 min saved

Reflecting Pool renovation falters as algae bloom greens water and coating peels

Days after President Trump’s Reflecting Pool renovation aimed for an American-flag blue finish, an algae bloom has greened the water and the blue coating is peeling, prompting cleanup by National Park Service workers with National Guard patrols nearby and sparking questions about a possible renovation redo.

via AP News|

#algae-bloom #national-guard #national-park-service

politics19 days ago•7 min saved

Algae Turns DC Reflecting Pool Green After $14.7M Makeover, Trump Claims Vandalism

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC turned algae-green after a $14.7 million renovation intended to paint the bottom blue; National Park Service crews are treating the water with hydrogen peroxide and nanobubble ozone technology to kill algae; President Donald Trump claimed vandalism on Truth Social but offered no evidence and said arrests were made, while experts note algae blooms are common this time of year and not toxic. The piece also notes no-bid contracts linked to Trump donors and places the project within broader, donor-funded monument renovations.

via Al Jazeera|

#algae-bloom #national-park-service #no-bid-contracts

politics20 days ago•3 min saved

Trump Blames Vandals for Reflecting Pool Troubles as Renovation Stalls

President Trump, without evidence, blamed vandals for damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as a $14 million renovation on the National Mall faces setbacks: an algae bloom persists and the pool’s sealant is peeling after refilling, with Trump suggesting the water may need draining to repair the floor. He also claimed arrests tied to the vandalism—including an Olympic canoeist—though details remain unclear and have not been independently confirmed.

via NBC News|

#algae-bloom #politics #reflecting-pool

us-news20 days ago•108 min saved

Olympian Detained After Probing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Algae

Federal authorities arrested former Olympian David Hearn after he reached into the algae-filled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to feel a detached blue liner; he says he didn’t vandalize anything. The incident comes as Trump’s renovation of the Reflecting Pool faces ongoing issues—algae blooms, peeling paint, and conservatives hinting at sabotage—adding to a broader political storyline around the pool’s makeover.

via The Daily Beast|

#algae-bloom #arrest #david-hearn

politics21 days ago•2 min saved

Trump Pins Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Algae on Vandals After Renovation

President Trump defended the $16 million renovation of the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial, blaming vandals for damage and an algae bloom and saying the area will be fixed as authorities investigate. Algae issues at the pool are longstanding, with blooms recurred after past reopenings and renovations dating back to 1922. Experts note hot weather (DC hitting up to 100°F) and rain can fuel blooms, while the CDC cites warm water and sunlight as drivers; the Interior Department emphasizes the pattern of blooms with pool reopenings, indicating the issue is not solely vandalism and will be remedied in coming days.

via USA Today|

#algae-bloom #lincoln-memorial #politics

politics21 days ago•3 min saved

Trump Claims Vandalism Behind DC Reflecting Pool Problems After $14M Makeover

Trump attributes ongoing issues at Washington, DC’s Reflecting Pool to vandalism after a $14.2 million renovation, despite earlier assurances the water was clear; algae blooms and paint peeling persist as authorities investigate and scrutinize the renovation process.

via The Guardian|

#algae-bloom #politics #reflecting-pool

politics22 days ago•22 min saved

Blue Paint Peels from the Reflecting Pool as Algae Cleanup Persists After $14M Renovation

During algae remediation after a $14 million renovation praised by Trump, a sheet of the Reflecting Pool’s blue surface peeled away and floated in the water, highlighting ongoing maintenance challenges at a landmark site.

via The Washington Post|

#algae-bloom #american-flag-blue #politics

politics22 days ago•3 min saved

Blue Paint Fades at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After High-Profile Renovation

Photos show the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s blue paint peeling after a $16 million Trump-directed renovation that included repainting ahead of the 250th anniversary, while the National Park Service works to control an algae bloom that has turned the water green; a recently installed liner section (about 3 by 3 feet) was seen detached, highlighting ongoing maintenance after the project.

via USA Today|

#algae-bloom #lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool #national-park-service

politics27 days ago•12 min saved

Expensive Reflecting Pool Renovation Still Faces Algae Bloom in DC Heat

Despite a $14 million renovation, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool bloomed green again in DC heat. Officials say residual algae from dormant supply lines are being cleaned and nanobubblers will keep the pool algae-free, but experts warn that underlying leaky pipes could allow algae to return, raising questions about the project’s cost and effectiveness.

via Mediaite|

#algae-bloom #infrastructure #lincoln-memorial

science3 months ago•5 min saved

Namibia's Etosha Pan Blooms Into Five Rainbow Lagoons in NASA Image

NASA's Earth Observatory released a 2011 ISS photograph showing five transient, rainbow-colored lakes forming along the edge of Namibia's Etosha Pan after heavy rains caused flooding of the Ekuma and Oshigambo rivers. The colors arise from algae blooms in shallow, mineral-rich water, creating a vivid, temporary display on the salt flat that is ecologically important for local wildlife and migratory birds and will vanish as the water dries.

via Indian Defence Review|

#algae-bloom #etosha-pan #namibia