Why is the Reflecting Pool Empty? The official answer 2023 from Washington, DC.
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Walk inside the Lincoln and Washington Memorial Reflecting Pool that was drained of all water and has stayed that way for much longer than ever in history. Watch this video to learn from the National Park Service official spokesman what is wrong and why it did not get refilled after the annual cleaning. Ask me questions in the comments!
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Thank you for keeping us informed on this issue Emily. I hope that the pool will be refilled very soon
I’m glad to get some official answers here!
Doing last minute prepping for vacation next week and came across the Washington Monument cam and saw the empty pool - you have provided the most details that I could find - appreciate your video - thanks
Thank you so much for that positive feedback. I hope you have a fun visit here. Definitely go in the pool if it’s still empty!
@@Emily.Miller oh DEFINITELY getting a photo standing in the middle of that if they haven’t filled it yet, super rare so can’t pass it up
@@cshughes77 That’s a great idea! Do it in both directions.
@@Emily.Miller 360 selfie!!!!!!! 😂
It actually makes sense because if there's anything I know about the Government and work contracts it is the "take your time" rule. Also it probably wouldn't hurt to be a little more transparent on their part because if the leaking pipe is under the foundation of the pool (and since DC was basically build in a swamp) could be a sinkhole hazard waiting to happen. But I'm not an engineer, what do I know.
Those are all good questions. I can ask the park service.
I was told by the Head of the National Park Service many years ago that you could actually sit on Abe Lincoln’s lap, for $50. It was during the filming of ‘Broadcast News.’
That is the fine you would pay after you were arrested. 😊
That is amazing! It makes me want to test it :) How were you on site of "Broadcast News" being filmed?
It might cost it more now and land you in jail with the January 6th prisoners.
I was part of the ‘behind the scenes’ crew. But nothing like you being wined and dined with Tom Brady 😂
@@hatteraslabuf ha ha! Tom Brady would like to know how to get a picture on the Lincoln memorial.
Emily, you are awesome. Thank you.
Thank you!
Just some ⛽⛽⛽ for the algorithm. -CCDL member from CT.
our city swimming pool had a 'leaky pipe' that required replacing and that is estimated to take two years. Of course, small town vs federal gubbmint, but we're going into our second summer with no city pool. There ARE options for swimming, but those cost money and sometimes a LOT of money.
Two years! I have to think people will begin to notice the pool is empty and start complaining!
No Forest Gump moment.. ? I would have re-enacted that! 🤠
I guess you can tell I posted this comment before I watched the whole video..had a Forest Gump moment! 😂
The scene from the movie is in my video!
@@MrNinetyFivePercent Yes it's the most famous thing about it!
I hate to say but the reflecting pool I think needs to be done with. I know its historical but rallys would be better that was grass.
It’s historical and beautiful because of the way it reflects the monuments. There are miles of grass on the mall for rallies.
The swamp was drained ... finally!!!!
I bet the pipe repair has been hampered by “budget cuts” and unions
When the NPS does not get its budget request it closes the Washington Monument and drains the reflecting pool. They prioritize DEI offsites.
Are there unions in the park service?
@@nesbitstreet I didn't know this. When did this happen?
@@Emily.Miller Yeap they fall under the AFGE (American Federation of Gov employees, which is under the AFL-CIO)
www.flra.gov/decisions/v55/55-047.html
Hi Emily, just curious where ya went? Are you no longer doing CZcams?
I took a break but still here! You can always find me at www.emilypostnews.com
That’s duck and goose poop, not algae
Name one thing the NPS does well....
They are a great agency! Look how their chief communications officer responded to me quickly.
I have hated them ever since they destroyed Harpers Ferry in the 1970s.