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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s algae problem has better solutions than hydrogen peroxide, experts say


Trying to kill algae with chemicals is a common response when community ponds or other water features go green, but a freshwater ecologist says there may be safer and more effective solutions

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