Art Bookstrom, PhD
Art is a Scientist Emeritus at GMEG Science Center in Spokane, WA. Art's experience is in mining, minerals exploration, and research on the geology of mineral deposits. Work experience includes minerals exploration, geology of mineral deposits, and estimation of mineral resources.
Professional Experience
2011-present, Emeritus Volunteer, GMEG Science Center, Spokane, WA
1992-2011 Research Geologist
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. Geology, Stanford Univ., 1975
M.S. Geology, Univ. Colorado,1964
B.A., Geology, Dartmouth College, 1961
Affiliations and Memberships*
1989-1992, USGS Saudi Arabian Mission
1983-1986, Noranda Exploration
1976-1983 Climax Molybdenum Co.
Currently working with Idaho Geological Survey
1996 to 2004 US EPA
Science and Products
Geochemical analysis of soils and sediments, Coeur d'Alene drainage basin, Idaho: sampling, analytical methods, and results
Lead-rich sediments, Coeur d'Alene River Valley, Idaho: area, volume, tonnage, and lead content
Giant porphyry-related metal camps of the world— A database
Digital Map of Surficial Geology, Wetlands, and Deepwater Habitats, Coeur d'Alene River Valley, Idaho
Potential mineral resources, Payette National Forest, Idaho: Description and probabilistic estimation
Tests of ground-penetrating radar and induced polarization for mapping fluvial mine tailings on the floor of the Couer d'Alene River, Idaho
Status and metal content of significant metallic mineral deposits in the Pacific Northwest: A contribution to the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project
Assessment of undiscovered mineral resources in the Pacific Northwest: a contribution to the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project
Digital mineral resource maps of phosphate and natural aggregate for the Pacific Northwest: A contribution to the Interior Columbia River Basin Ecosystem Management Project
An evaluation and geochemical survey of the Farah Garan East Prospect, Southeast Asir, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Science and Products
Geochemical analysis of soils and sediments, Coeur d'Alene drainage basin, Idaho: sampling, analytical methods, and results
Lead-rich sediments, Coeur d'Alene River Valley, Idaho: area, volume, tonnage, and lead content
Giant porphyry-related metal camps of the world— A database
Digital Map of Surficial Geology, Wetlands, and Deepwater Habitats, Coeur d'Alene River Valley, Idaho
Potential mineral resources, Payette National Forest, Idaho: Description and probabilistic estimation
Tests of ground-penetrating radar and induced polarization for mapping fluvial mine tailings on the floor of the Couer d'Alene River, Idaho
Status and metal content of significant metallic mineral deposits in the Pacific Northwest: A contribution to the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project
Assessment of undiscovered mineral resources in the Pacific Northwest: a contribution to the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project
Digital mineral resource maps of phosphate and natural aggregate for the Pacific Northwest: A contribution to the Interior Columbia River Basin Ecosystem Management Project
An evaluation and geochemical survey of the Farah Garan East Prospect, Southeast Asir, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government