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Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Will Weissert, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 10, 2026
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Key points Further information on this project is available from KPRC 2, including an interview with the Interior Secretary discussing the planned draining of the waterway. This project is overseen by the National Park Service, which is managed by the Interior Secretary.
Renovations at a national landmark are facing issues. A waterway is being drained again due to problems with its renovation. This project is overseen by the National Park Service, which is managed by the Interior Secretary.
The renovation has experienced setbacks, including an algae bloom and damage to its coating. The cause of the damage is disputed, with some attributing it to vandalism and others to poor repair work.
Further information on this project is available from KPRC 2, including an interview with the Interior Secretary discussing the planned draining of the waterway.
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Category: parks Published: July 10, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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