The Founders of Dolphin Nature Research Group think that the common man should be made aware of environmental concerns and the best way of doing by positively influencing young minds. With this goal in mind ‘Dolphin’ was formed. It is a Govt. registered institute, running a multi-faceted crusade with projects like tree plantation and care, collection of seeds and turning them into seedlings, awareness towards degradation of ecosystems as a fallout of festivities, opposing the rampant usage of plastic carry bags, collecting Nirmalya (flowers offered to deities) during the Ganesh festival. The institute felicitates one student and one school every year, for their contribution towards eco-protection. Since 2000, ‘Dolphin’ has taken up a monsoon plantation drive in Sagareshwar Reserve Forest to increase its vegetation. Its volunteers build small check dams to help percolate more rainwater into the soil. They also assist in the Government’s ‘Count the Tigers and Count the Animals’ programmes. In acknowledgement of their work, ‘Dolphin’ was awarded as the Best Nature Club in 2003 by WWFN’s India branch.