Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Washington D.C. — Real-time condition assessment

Current Pool Condition
MULTICOLORED
Last assessed: June 21, 2026 · Based on multiple news sources
🦆 Dead Duck Count
1
confirmed since Jun 1, 2026
Jun 21 · no official count released

Pool Visual State

Blue paint (bottom) Green algae (surface) Peeling areas

Color Composition Estimate

Condition Indicators

Green algae coverage65%
Blue paint visible25%
Peeling/mixed areas10%
Remediation activityActive

Recent Events

Reported Duck Deaths by Date

Sources: 2024 incident — Audubon Society (80 Mallards died from avian trematode; pool drained and cleaned). 2026 incidents — TMZ (1 confirmed dead duck June 21), Raw Story / Daily Beast ("dozens" of deaths reported following hydrogen peroxide treatments); exact daily counts not publicly disclosed by NPS. 2026 bars show reported/estimated minimums.

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