Jackie Imas

Dip into the Darent

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Dip into the Darent takes you on a journey through time and place uncovering the secrets hidden in the gin-clear waters of the River Darent in Kent. You’ll discover it’s almost impossible to talk about the river without touching on the issues it faces. Because, like rivers up and down the country, the Darent is suffering. What are the problems? What are the causes for optimism and how can you get involved? Listen to Dip into the Darent with me, Jackie Imas and discover how you can get involved.

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Jackie Imas

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The River Darent: Reasons to be cheerful? 17.09.2025 19:18

How is the River Darent faring when so many rivers across the UK are in dire straights? Discover what are the three essential building blocks of a healthy river and how the Darent measures up against them. Learn about some of the activities to address the issues and why brown trout are having such a hard time thriving in its waters. This episode features Dr Chris Gardner, formerly Head of Science...