Lincoln Memorial Pool’s Blue Dream Turns Green

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s quest for iconic blue glory is turning into a costly green nightmare. Just days after fresh paint was applied to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, algae has surged back, forcing crews to deploy underwater vacuums. The project’s budget has ballooned past $14 million, including nearly $2 million already spent on a “nano bubble” system touted by the Interior Department as effective at killing algae — though critics question its real-world results. Meanwhile, fresh paint is peeling, and visitors are split between skepticism and patience. The National Park Service insists the algae problem is long-standing and their tech is working, with cleanup now focused on vacuuming dead algae from the bottom. For now, the pool’s blue dream remains a work in progress — and the public is watching every green wave. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06a6cfec78363686