Whatcom County, a land of inland seashores,
forested mountains, and the fertile Nooksack Valley, is located on the
Canadian border of northwestern Washington. Whatcom County was created
by the Washington Territorial Legislature on March 9, 1854. The name
is from the Indian, meaning "noisy waters," given to Whatcom
Creek on Bellingham Bay.
Risk and Protective Profile for Substance
Abuse Prevention for Whatcom County, Profile
of Substance Use and Need for Treatment Services in Whatcom County.
Source:
RDA.