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After the pool was refilled, algae developed and turned the water green. Officials then began using hydrogen peroxide to combat the algae.<\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED STORY | <\/b><b>Why has the Lincoln Memorial&#8217;s Reflecting Pool developed such visible problems?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While a definitive investigation is necessary, it is quite probable that dumping of hydrogen peroxide, peeling paint that was used as part of an effort to make the pool look more blue, or algal blooms that followed the restoration effort contributed to the deaths,&#8221; the Center for Biological Diversity said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The group said the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is meant to protect the birds and that the National Park Service is responsible for enforcing the law.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=2231\">East Valley communities Gilbert and Chandler take steps towards Warner Road widening amid rapid growth<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;No individual, corporation or government official should be above the nation&#8217;s wildlife-protection laws,&#8221; the Center for Biological Diversity said.<\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED STORY | <\/b><b>5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The federal government has not publicly responded to the request for an investigation. <\/p>\n<p>Trump, however, said the pool will be drained so repairs can be made, but he blamed vandals for the problems.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=2229\">Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Somebody went in with a knife and cut it. 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