Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Under Scrutiny Over Algae and Damage
A renovation has been followed by peeling blue coating, algae growth and contested vandalism claims ahead of the US 250th anniversary events.
Marcus Reeve
Writer ·
Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is facing fresh scrutiny after a renovation project was followed by peeling blue coating, algae growth, contested vandalism claims and concern over wildlife.
Disputed claims
The Associated Press reported that President Donald Trump blamed vandals without substantiating the scale of the claim, while visible damage and a reported duckling death raised questions about the project. The competing accounts have left the cause of the deterioration contested.
What happens next
With US 250th anniversary events approaching, pressure is mounting to resolve the problems at one of Washington's most recognisable landmarks. Officials face questions over both the renovation work and the condition of the site.
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