Brown Creek watershed contains traditional lands of the Okanogan Indian Bands with valuable archaeological sites and water source for seven first nations that comprise the ONA. In February 2010, British Columbia's supreme court ordered Tolko to restrict its logging practices to 8 cutblocks and that Tolko must conduct archaeological studies on the land before it is logged. However, the court also ruled the ONA can not interfere in Tolko's timber harvesting operations.

ONA members had established check points along with their 5 month road blockade, to stop Tolko employees and logging crews from passing into Browns Creek Watershed. First Nations are declaring their lands will not be clear cut.

Currently Tolko is standing down due to weather conditions and claiming loss of the winter logging season in the area. ONA Chief Phillip Steward says the logging suspension offers a perfect opportunity for provincial and federal crowns to step in and negotiate a settlement that includes protection of Brown Creek Watershed, and compensation to Tolko Industries for their losses.