Many reports have been drawn up on the pollution situation in the Oslo Fjord, and a number of remedial initiatives have been set under way. But the inflow of environmental toxicants, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, untreated sewage, industrial wastes and organic material to the fjord must be reduced still further. In a number of areas there is in addition a need to remove or cover up sediments with a high pollution content. Furthermore, separate actions to improve the oxygen situation could be a requirement in badly affected areas. Improve the oxygenation in heavily affected areas and to state how these actions can be carried through practically.
Stress is laid on cost-effective action with high utility.
Implementation of the initiatives will be achieved by active distribution of information and pressure on decision-makers and other target groups. The project will also draw attention to and report any breaches of environmental law concerning pollution of the fjord, and identify hitherto unknown sources adding pollutants and endocrine-disrupting chemicals to the fjord. By using inner Oslo Fjord as a model, the project will build up a base of experience that later can be applied to pollution problems in the outer Oslo Fjord. In order to contribute to local involvement and the spread of knowledge, the project is set up as a co- operative project between Bellona, Inner Oslo Fjord fishery company and Sollerudstranda school at Lysaker. With its close familiarity with the fjord, its position as a body entitled to comment on various encroachments on inner Oslo Fjord and its broad network of contacts, the fishery company contributes valuable input.