Mamdani Flexes Political Muscle; Trump's Reflecting Pool Headache Grows
The Center for Biological Diversity wants a federal probe into whether the $14 million renovation and algae blooms killed three ducks, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Center for Biological Diversity called on the Fish and Wildlife Service to investigate whether President Donald Trump's $14 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation caused the deaths of multiple ducks discovered near the site.
- Animal experts expressed concern on Monday that the waterfowl could have fallen ill due to toxic cyanobacteria or chemicals in the algae-laden water, which reached their highest levels in five years following the renovation.
- While Trump blamed "left-wing saboteurs" for pool damage, internal National Park Service documents reveal workers discovered "holes, cracks, and peeling caulking" days after renovation completion, weeks before any alleged vandalism occurred.
- Federal wildlife laws prohibit the "take" of protected birds, and the Center urged the Service to enforce the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, potentially prosecuting those responsible if the renovation is found accountable for the deaths.
- In a Wednesday post, meteorologist Chris Gloninger noted National Guard troops patrolling the Reflecting Pool, questioning ongoing operations as concerns persist about the site's management and visitor safety.
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Is Trump's 'Beautiful' Reflecting Pool a 'Giant Duck Death Trap'? Two Found Dead Nearby and One Floating Inside It
Donald Trump's showcase renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is under fresh scrutiny after three dead ducks were found in and around the landmark, raising questions over whether the president's self-described 'beautiful' project could be putting wildlife at risk. One bird was seen floating lifelessly in the algae-stained water, while two more were discovered nearby just days before America's 250th anniversary celebrations. The bodi…
Experts Fear Trump Has Turned Reflecting Pool Into a 'Giant Duck Death Trap'
President Trump's $14 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation may be deadly for wildlife. Ducks found dead, algae blooms, and peeling paint raise concerns. Wildlife advocates call for investigation.
Mamdani flexes political muscle; Trump's Reflecting Pool headache grows
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wasn't on the ballot, but three candidates he backed won Tuesday night. The results suggest the mayor's political influence is growing fast. Plus, the Senate votes to rebuke Trump's Iran policy. Even though the measure won't change policy, it sends a message. And the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool controversy continues to grow. New questions emerge about what's causing the problems as crews prepare another ro…
Trump's renovation of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall makes fun of it. Pictures of algae water and a dead duck fuel the debate. An analysis.
D.C. Officials Are Investigating Dead Ducklings in the Reflecting Pool
Washington officials are investigating the deaths of three ducks near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after the water was infested with green algae. Samuel Corum/Sipa USA via APWashington’s Department of Energy and the Environment is investigating the deaths of three ducks found near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as a wildlife rehab group plans daily checks on the birds dwelling in the algae-bloom-filled water.It remains unclear what…
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