Trump Admin Says It’s Doing What’s ‘Necessary’ to Make Sure D.C. Stunning
Summary
The Trump administration is taking steps to clean and improve Washington, D.C., ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary Fourth of July celebrations. Officials are addressing algae problems in the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool by increasing cleanup efforts, including scrubbing and pumping out the water.Key Facts
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was recently renovated for over $14 million.
- After reopening, the pool quickly developed an algae bloom, which has been a long-standing issue.
- The Department of the Interior says it is using all needed resources to make Washington beautiful for the 250th anniversary.
- National Park Service has made the pool cleanup a high priority and requested extra personnel to help.
- Cleanup includes using filters, vacuuming debris, and adding hydrogen peroxide to control algae.
- Experts explain algae growth happens quickly in large outdoor pools during hot weather due to nutrients and warm temperatures.
- The cleanup effort is part of a larger campaign to restore fountains and beautify D.C. for Independence Day.
- There is also a recent investigation after vandalism was found on the National Mall near the Washington Monument.
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