Lake Guard

Project Description

Lake Guard is a Flask-based application designed to monitor and protect the ecosystem of Lake Victoria. The project utilizes advanced technologies, including the Vambo Multilingual API, to provide real-time environmental data and insights.

Key Features

1. Real-Time Monitoring:

   • Collects environmental data from various sensors and sources around Lake Victoria.
   • Provides real-time updates on water quality, temperature, and pollution levels.

2. Multilingual Support:

   • Utilizes the Vambo Multilingual API to support multiple languages, making the application accessible to a diverse user base.
   • Supports languages spoken around Lake Victoria, enhancing community engagement and participation.

3. Data Visualization:

   • Displays collected data through interactive dashboards and charts.
   • Offers insights and trends to help users understand the environmental status of the lake.

4. Alerts and Notifications:

   • Sends alerts and notifications to users in case of significant environmental changes or emergencies.
   • Supports various communication channels, including SMS and email.

Technologies Used

1. Flask:
   • A micro web framework for Python used to build the web application.
2. Vambo Multilingual API:
   • Provides multilingual support, enabling the application to interact with users in multiple languages.
3. HTML, CSS, JavaScript:
   • Front-end technologies used for the user interface.
4. SQLite:
   • A lightweight database for storing and managing collected data.
5. Python:
   • The main programming language used to develop the application.

How to Run the Project

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/lake-guard.git