Water Resources
Loyola is located along the shores of a national treasure, Lake Michigan. The University recognizes that with such proximity comes the potential to undervalue the Lake's gifts—fresh drinking water, recreational amenities and more. Therefore, Loyola takes a stand on water conservation and fair access to drinking water. Related initiatives include the following.
Water Bounty
The Water Bounty program encourages those on campus to report any water leaks to Facilities in return for a reward--a free sustainability kit. Learn how to participate.
Bottled Water Ban
In an effort to address the privatization of water exemplified by the bottled water industry while also reducing plastic waste, the Student Environmental Alliance partnered with Loyola’s student government to ban the sale of plastic water bottles on campus. The decision was made in 2012, and by the end of 2013, all disposable water bottles were phased out of campus vending, dining, and catering services.
Water Bottle Filling Stations
Clean, safe Lake Michigan water is available at water bottle filling stations across campus, making it easy and free to stay hydrated and cut plastic waste. Carry your reusable bottle and fill up at locations marked on the maps below.
- Lake Shore Campus Map: Water-Refill-LSC
- Water Tower Campus Map: Water-Refill-WTC
Stormwater Management & Green Infrastructure
Loyola has been transforming our campuses to address water quality and changing precipitation patterns. Large projects at Lake Shore and Health Sciences Campuses capture rain where it falls, and six buildings at Water Tower Campus have green roofs. These efforts have led to recognition and awards for sustainable landscaping and green infrastructure. We continue to improve our campuses for our community and the neighborhoods where our campuses reside.
Learn more:
Landscape Performance Series feature by the Landscape Architecture Foundation
Coastal Campus Award by American Society of Landscape Architecture
Feature on Lake Shore and Health Sciences Campuses by SmithGroup
Adding Stormwater Resilience to the Community
Loyola is located along the shores of a national treasure, Lake Michigan. The University recognizes that with such proximity comes the potential to undervalue the Lake's gifts—fresh drinking water, recreational amenities and more. Therefore, Loyola takes a stand on water conservation and fair access to drinking water. Related initiatives include the following.
Water Bounty
The Water Bounty program encourages those on campus to report any water leaks to Facilities in return for a reward--a free sustainability kit. Learn how to participate.
Bottled Water Ban
In an effort to address the privatization of water exemplified by the bottled water industry while also reducing plastic waste, the Student Environmental Alliance partnered with Loyola’s student government to ban the sale of plastic water bottles on campus. The decision was made in 2012, and by the end of 2013, all disposable water bottles were phased out of campus vending, dining, and catering services.
Water Bottle Filling Stations
Clean, safe Lake Michigan water is available at water bottle filling stations across campus, making it easy and free to stay hydrated and cut plastic waste. Carry your reusable bottle and fill up at locations marked on the maps below.
- Lake Shore Campus Map: Water-Refill-LSC
- Water Tower Campus Map: Water-Refill-WTC
Stormwater Management & Green Infrastructure
Loyola has been transforming our campuses to address water quality and changing precipitation patterns. Large projects at Lake Shore and Health Sciences Campuses capture rain where it falls, and six buildings at Water Tower Campus have green roofs. These efforts have led to recognition and awards for sustainable landscaping and green infrastructure. We continue to improve our campuses for our community and the neighborhoods where our campuses reside.
Learn more:
Landscape Performance Series feature by the Landscape Architecture Foundation
Coastal Campus Award by American Society of Landscape Architecture
Feature on Lake Shore and Health Sciences Campuses by SmithGroup