Setting aside the politics and the optics of the thing, I legitimately wanted to know about more about the algeafication process of the reflecting pool and this Newsweek article was capable enough to help me out.

American flag blue to pipes: 4 theories why Lincoln Memorial Pool is now green
Reflecting Pool turns green days after $14M revamp—here’s why algae blooms may be linked to heat, design changes, and long-standing infrastructure issues.
newsweek.com