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The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's recent resealing and repainting, completed just before the U.S. 250th birthday, has faced significant issues including uneven paint and algae blooms turning the water acid green.
- Large sections of the new coating are peeling off, exposing the original concrete and creating patches of bright blue and green in the murky water.
- The Interior Department claimed to have eliminated the algae and posted images showing clear, blue water, but experts remain skeptical, noting the underlying problems persist.
- Despite National Park Service efforts to scrub algae, the water remains stained and murky, indicating ongoing challenges in maintaining the pool’s appearance.
- The Reflecting Pool’s condition highlights difficulties in preserving this historic site, with previous administrations also struggling to solve similar problems.
