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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool covered in algae with peeling paint, a symbol of recent renovation failure on the National Mall.
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Jon Stewart Tackles Reflecting Pool Algae Infestation on National Mall

Sheets of blue paint flakes now peel from the floor of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, mingling with an unsightly algae infestation in 2026.

Elena Petrova·June 23, 2026