1986: Aveco report – Shoreline erosion protection, Tuktoyaktuk

To determine the most effective shoreline protection strategies, Aveco Infrastructure Consultants [3] first assessed the relative contributions of longshore transport, offshore transport, and thermal action to total erosion on Tuktoyaktuk’s shoreline.

They concluded that further use of groynes (longshore interception structures) would have little effect. Beach nourishment was recommended as a relatively low-cost method of insulating the permafrost to mitigate thaw and protect the shoreline. [3]