Eira River

Eira River

Eira river in Eresfjord
Origin Lake Eikesdalsvatnet
Mouth Eresfjorden
Basin countries Norway
Length 7 km (4.3 mi)
Source elevation 18 m (59 ft) above sea level
Mouth elevation 0 m (0 ft) above sea level

The Eira River is a river in the municipality of Nesset in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The 7-kilometre (4.3 mi) long river flows from the lake Eikesdalsvatnet past the village of Eresfjord and into the Eresfjorden. The mountain Skjorta lies 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of the river.

Historically, the river was a bountiful salmon fishing area, but since it has become a regulated river for nearby hydro-electric power stations, the fish have not been as plentiful.[1]

References

  1. ^ Store norske leksikon. "Eira" (in Norwegian). http://www.snl.no/Eira. Retrieved 2010-10-31.