Welcome.

My name is Erin Socha and I’m a freelance journalist based in Lawrence, Kansas.

Below, you can find some examples of my recent work along with links to the original publications, where applicable.

Rare wildflowers show resilience in Lawrence park where city carelessly applied herbicide

Rare wildflowers show resilience in Lawrence park where city carelessly applied herbicide

Keeping the prairie alive: Douglas County landowner has restored land over decades

Keeping the prairie alive: Douglas County landowner has restored land over decades

Kansas restoration ecologists work to improve Kansas River ecosystems

Kansas restoration ecologists work to improve Kansas River ecosystems

Lawrence ecologist’s mission rooted in Kansas prairie restoration efforts

Lawrence ecologist’s mission rooted in Kansas prairie restoration efforts

Osawatomie Pound may revert to killing animals if city declines aid

Osawatomie Pound may revert to killing animals if city declines aid

The 15 Best Restaurants in Lawrence, Home of the University of Kansas

The 15 Best Restaurants in Lawrence, Home of the University of Kansas

Osawatomie resolves conflict with animal rescue group, agrees to sell pound

Osawatomie resolves conflict with animal rescue group, agrees to sell pound

U.S. Army provides update on cleanup efforts at site of Panasonic plant in Kansas

U.S. Army provides update on cleanup efforts at site of Panasonic plant in Kansas

Exploring the environmental cost of AI: AI's impact on water and energy

Exploring the environmental cost of AI: AI's impact on water and energy