As the Trump administration struggles to deal with the persistent green algae at the newly-renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a body of water just a mile and a half away remains clear.

Washington's Reflecting Pool is under heightened security amid Trump's allegations of vandalism and green algae issues following renovations.

The algal bloom that turned the Reflecting Pool a vibrant green shouldn’t have been a surprise

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a popular spot for protests, celebrations, and photos

There's a green lining to the mess.

As the Trump administration struggles to deal with the persistent green algae at the newly-renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a body of water just a mile and a half away…