June 18, 2026

Trump Administration Declares Algae Cleanup at Reflecting Pool a Priority

The Trump administration has labeled the algae cleanup at the Reflecting Pool a 'regional and national priority' to prepare for July 4 festivities.
National Park Service employees are being asked to work overtime and utilize new technology to combat the algae problem, which has worsened since recent renovations.
Experts have noted that algae levels in the pool are at their highest in years, prompting urgent cleanup efforts.