Skamania County, located in the southwestern
portion of the state, lies entirely within the Cascade Mountains and
is bordered on the south by the Columbia River Gorge. Skamania an Indian
word meaning "swift river" and refers to the swift currents
of the Columbia River. The county was created on March 5, 1854 by the
Washington Territorial Legislature.
Risk and Protective Profile for Substance
Abuse Prevention for Skamania County, Profile
of Substance Use and Need for Treatment Services in Skamania County.
Source:
RDA.