Loyola is located along the shores of a national treasure, Lake Michigan. And the University recognizes that, with such close proximity, the potential to undervalue the Lake's gifts—fresh drinking water, recreational amenities and more—can exist.

Therefore, from faculty to administration, staff, and students, Loyola is the leading university in Chicago on aquatic research, takes a stand on fair access to drinking water, and conserves the precious resource that is also known as "blue gold".