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Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
By Nathan Ellgren And Bill Barrow, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
National Guard service members and U.S. Park Police were patrolling the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday, as Donald Trump's administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation and cleaning efforts ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. ...
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Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio , residents are likely watching the Reflecting Pool debacle with a mix of curiosity and skepticism, given the city's own experiences with managing iconic public spaces. The botched renovation and subsequent algae bloom may evoke memories of the San Antonio River's own struggles with water quality and maintenance. While the Reflecting Pool's issues are unique to the nation's capital, the challenges of balancing preservation, beautification, and public access are familiar to San Antonians who care about their own city's treasured sites. As the Trump administration scrambles to fix the pool before the nation's 250th anniversary celebration, locals may wonder how such a high-profile project could have gone so wrong, and what lessons might be applied to San Antonio's own efforts to maintain and improve its public spaces. The use of ozone nanobubbles to combat algae is an interesting approach that could potentially inform local efforts to address similar issues in San Antonio's waterways.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? National Guard service members and U.S. Park Police were patrolling the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday, as Donald Trump's administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation and cleaning efforts ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. ...
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